Kolkata, Jan. 20 -- In a significant development, the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday expressed serious concern over repeated incidents of violence in Beldanga, Murshidabad, and observed that the Central government can order an NIA probe if needed.
The court also directed the West Bengal government to ensure effective use of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) already deployed in the area and to submit a detailed affidavit within 15 days on steps taken to maintain law and order.
The court also asked the SP and District Magistrate of Murshidabad so that there is no loss of life and damage to property in the area.
The observations came from a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Parthasarathi Sen, which was hear...