Kolkata, Nov. 3 -- The West Bengal Human Rights Commission (WBHRC) has admitted a complaint filed by the CPI(M) over alleged incidents of physical assaults, vandalism and arson targeting party book stalls and their staff during Durga Puja across the state.
In an order issued on Monday, Commission Chairperson Justice I.P. Mukerji directed that notices be served on the state Chief Secretary, Director General of Police and Kolkata Police Commissioner.
The notices, issued under Regulation 16 of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission Procedure (Regulation), 2015, will seek information only, with no report required at this stage.
The complaint was submitted through an email dated October 23 by CPI(M) state secretary Md. Salim, which was recei...