West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Sunday said he was worried after getting reports about post-poll violence in Sandeshkhali, and asked Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to intervene immediately and restore peace there.
Speaking to PTI, Bose said that he has written to Banerjee asking her to inform him about the action taken against those involved in the incidents of violence in Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district.
“I am a bit worried about the situation in Sandeshkhali. From the inputs I have received, I have come to know about incidents of attacks on the women of Sandeshkhali within hours after the polling was over yesterday. I have written to the Chief Minister about the steps taken in this regard,” Bose said.
He said he wants to know when it will stop and when the people of Sandeshkhali will be able to lead a “fearless life” like the other citizens of India.
“This (alleged torture of Sandeshkhali people) cannot go on. It must stop. It is the responsibility of the CM to intervene and take immediate steps. After all, she is the police minister of the state as well,” Bose added.
The Governor, who had assured the women of Sandeshkhali of safety and security during his visit to the region on February 12, said he would provide shelter for the “tortured” people in Raj Bhavan.
“If such attacks continue and the inhabitants are tortured, I will open the doors of the Raj Bhavan for them to come and stay. They will be provided safe shelter here,” he added.
In less than 24 hours after the election was over, trouble-torn Sandehkhali on Sunday witnessed another round of skirmishes between women and the police when the personnel went there and detained one person in connection with attacks on policemen the previous night.
Women in Agarhati village in Sandeshkhali got involved in a scuffle with the Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel, fell tree trunks, and blocked roads when the police went there in search of a few persons who had allegedly attacked them, a senior police officer said.
TMC leaders of Sandeshkhali were accused of sexual assault on women and land grabs. The area witnessed large-scale protests in February. The issue was highlighted by the BJP in its election campaign.
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