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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Slams TMC Government For Not Upgrading Police Force

Kolkata: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday had blamed the former Trinamool Congress (TMC) government for alleged shortcomings in state police force. While addressing an event at the Kolkata police headquarters at Lalbazar, Adhikari handed over appointment letters to 309 newly recruited police personnel. “West Bengal is lacking infrastructure, professionalism and training in the police…

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Slams TMC Government For Not Upgrading Police Force

Kolkata - Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari criticized the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) government on Saturday for failing to upgrade the state police force, according to a report. During an event at the Kolkata police headquarters in Lalbazar, Adhikari presented appointment letters to 309 newly recruited police personnel. He highlighted the police force's lack of infrastructure, professionalism, and training, emphasizing that the previous administration's inaction has now placed the current government in a difficult position.

Adhikari also announced plans to recruit around 4,000 male constables and over 6,000 women police officers to enhance the state's police force. Meanwhile, he praised ABVP workers for their efforts against alleged anti-national activities at Presidency and Jadavpur Universities.

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of hooliganism following a clash outside Abhishek Bachchan's home.

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