Central Forces to Remain in West Bengal till June 20 for Law and Order Duty
In an official communication, the Ministry said that the West Bengal government had sought continuation of the deployment of Central forces till the end of October for post-election duties.
“The request of the Government of West Bengal has been considered in this ministry,” the communication stated.
The letter, addressed to the West Bengal Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and Director General of Police, said that 500 CAPF companies — comprising 200 companies of the CRPF, 150 of the BSF, and 50 each from the CISF, ITBP and SSB — would continue to remain stationed in the State till June 20.
A senior State government official said the forces were being retained mainly to assist the police in maintaining law and order in sensitive areas after the Assembly election.
“The deployment is aimed at ensuring peace and preventing any untoward incidents in vulnerable areas. Coordination between the State police and CAPFs is continuing,” the official said.
The Union Home Ministry has also directed the West Bengal government to ensure all necessary logistics, accommodation and operational arrangements for the Central forces deployed across the State.
On May 16, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, during an administrative review meeting held at Diamond Harbour, had requested the Chief Secretary and Home Secretary to seek an extension of the CAPF deployment beyond the scheduled two-month period.
Incidentally, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during one of his election rallies in Bengal ahead of the recently concluded Assembly polls, had announced that 500 CAPF companies would remain deployed in the State for 60 days after the election to keep a check on post-poll violence.
The two-phase polling in Bengal concluded on April 29, while counting of votes was held on May 4.
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