Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Dilip Ghosh Warns Kharagpur Criminals of Possible Police Encounters
Dilip Ghosh gave a strong warning to criminals in Kharagpur.
He said police may use guns if they believe it is necessary.
He referred to encounters like one reported in Baruipur.
Ghosh said criminals involved in extortion, drugs, and other crimes would be targeted.
Police have reportedly arrested about 200 drug addicts accused of stealing and snatching to support their addictions.
Police teams are also searching different parts of the town for suspects.
Ghosh said people who break the law again after getting bail could be sent back to jail.
He said the government wants Kharagpur to become peaceful before Durga Puja.
West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh warned criminals in Kharagpur that police may use lethal force if necessary.
Ghosh specifically cited encounters similar to one in Baruipur while discussing crime control.
He said police had arrested around 200 drug addicts accused of theft and snatching to fund their addictions.
Police teams are conducting raids, and Ghosh warned repeat offenders would be jailed after violating bail conditions.
Ghosh said the government aims to restore normalcy in Kharagpur before Durga Puja and protect residents and traders.
- Who
- West Bengal panchayat minister Dilip Ghosh, police, and alleged criminals and drug addicts in Kharagpur.
- What
- Ghosh warned that police may conduct encounters or use lethal force against criminal elements if necessary.
- When
- The warning was issued on Sunday; Ghosh said normalcy would return before Durga Puja.
- Where
- Kharagpur, West Bengal, during the inauguration of a BJP party office.
- Why
- Ghosh said the action was intended to curb extortion, drug-related activity, theft, snatching, and other crimes and restore public safety.
- Speaker
- West Bengal panchayat minister Dilip Ghosh
- Location
- Kharagpur, West Bengal
- Proposed police action
- Encounters or lethal force, if necessary
- Arrests cited
- Around 200 drug addicts allegedly linked to theft and snatching
- Police operations
- Raids are being conducted in different localities
- Stated deadline
- Ghosh said normalcy would return before Durga Puja
- Political setting
- The remarks were made at the inauguration of a BJP party office