Kolkata, July 9 -- West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Thursday said police will have the same freedom to act in the state as in Gujarat, Maharashtra, UP, Bihar, Assam and MP, following the killing of an accused in the Baruipur case in an encounter.

Speaking to reporters, he added there will be "zero tolerance for crime and criminals" and steps to restore law and order will be taken.

"As in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam and Madhya Pradesh, the police have the same freedom to act here. There will be zero tolerance for crime and criminals. Steps required to restore law and order will be taken," he said.

Ghosh's remarks came after the primary suspect, Prabhas Mondal, in the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl...