ওয়েস্ট বেঙ্গল: West Bengal Protests Disrupt Traffic in Kolkata

“Councillor Beleghata with some hooligans gheraoed the office of CEO and shouted slogans at the dead of night,” stated the Election Commission regarding the recent protests in West Bengal.

The protests, organized by the SUC, took place outside the Chief Electoral Officer’s office on Strand Road in Kolkata. Supporters of the SUC gathered in large numbers, prompting police to set up barricades to prevent them from entering the office.

As a result of the protest, Strand Road was blocked, leading to significant traffic jams. Many commuters found themselves stranded for over an hour due to the disruption.

In response to the situation, the police initiated a case following the protest and imposed Section 163 in the Strand Road area to maintain order. The Election Commission condemned the protest, labeling it as anti-social activity.

“Such anti-social activities will not be tolerated and law will take its own course,” the Election Commission added, emphasizing their stance on maintaining public order.

The protest was part of a scheduled program announced by the SUC, reflecting ongoing political tensions in the region. The CEO office shared a video of the incident on social media, highlighting the chaotic scenes that unfolded.

Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, and further developments are expected as the police continue to address the aftermath of the protest.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further actions that may be taken against the protesters or additional measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.