West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday announced judicial inquiry in the Basirhat riots.
Addressing journalists at the State Secretariat, she said that strong action will be taken against those responsible for the riots.
While she thanked the people for exercising restraint Ms Banerjee said that the inquiry will also look into the role of the “certain TV channels that have spread false videos” relating to the incident.
Three BJP MPs detained
Three MPs of the Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP) who arrived in the city earlier in the day and were on the way to Basirhat were detained by the West Bengal Police on Saturday.
The delegation comprising Meenakshi Lekhi, Stayapal Singh and Om Mathur were intercepted by the police at Micheal Nagar in State’s North 24 Parganas district.
Police officers who intercepted them said that prohibitary orders under Section 144 of CrPC have been imposed in the areas and their presence could further aggravate the situation. A heated exchange took place between the MPs and the police officers. Ms Lekhi sought details on what in the nature of the disturbance in Basirhat. The MPs were later taken to the Airport Police station.
For President’s Rule
In Kolkata, the State leadership of the BJP held a condemnation rally alleging failure of law and order in the State. Later a delegation led by State BJP president Dilip Ghosh met Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi and submitted a letter demanding that President’s rule be imposed in the State.
“ Sir, situation in West Bengal is very grim . The ruling party of the State in collaboration with anti national elements and the State machinery is responsible for this menace…. We shall urge upon you to dismiss this government and impose President rule in the State under Article 356,” a letter signed by the Mr Ghosh and other leaders of the State said.
The letter also spoke about the death of BJP worker Kartick Ghosh who died in the communal flare up on July 6. Communal clashes had erupted at Baduria under Basirhat subdivision over a facebook post a few days ago. Central Security forces have been deployed in the area since July 4 and the situation remains tense but under control.
