Calcutta High Court Orders Return of Displaced Amid Post-Poll Violence in West Bengal

The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to ensure the return of people displaced by alleged post-poll violence. The court extended the deployment of central forces till June 26 and emphasized the need for police administration to ensure safety and security. Over 859 complaints have been received since June 4.

In a decisive move, the Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered the West Bengal government to take immediate steps to ensure the return of individuals displaced by alleged post-poll violence. The court emphasized that ignoring the plethora of complaints would be unjustifiable, concluding that the presence of central forces is necessary for the time being.

Extending the stay of central forces until June 26, the court highlighted that the local police must safeguard the displaced persons and maintain vigilance in affected areas. Justice Harish Tandon, leading the division bench, underscored the need for rapid action on complaints and ensuring security against further violence.

The state's Advocate General Kishore Dutta disclosed that 204 of the 859 complaints received were registered as FIRs. The court will reassess the situation and the necessity of continued central forces deployment during the next hearing.

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