Tensions Surge During Suvendu Adhikari's Visit Amid Howrah Land Subsidence Crisis

Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's visit to Howrah’s Belgachia was marked by tensions with police. Adhikari was alleged to have been blocked by police, leading to an altercation. The area has been reeling from land subsidence affecting 15,000 residents, with disrupted water and electricity supplies.

Tensions ran high in Belgachia, Howrah, as senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's visit to assess the aftermath of recent land subsidence led to a confrontation with police on Monday. Allegations surfaced that police prevented Adhikari from entering, which escalated into a scuffle.

Adhikari accused a sub-inspector of assault after pointing to a bleeding hand as evidence. The leader voiced concerns over public safety and questioned the police's inaction against the culprits behind the subsidence incident. As the situation escalated, BJP supporters rallied with protest slogans.

The land subsidence, which occurred on March 21, severely affected around 15,000 residents, causing significant water and power disruptions. Efforts are underway to restore essential services, while Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim pledged a resolution within days. However, Adhikari expressed skepticism over the timeline, as tensions in the area continued to simmer.

(With inputs from agencies.)