Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Bengal CM assures strict action against crimes against women
The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, has promised strict action against crimes against women.
He said the police have a 'free hand' to act in such cases and do not need to wait for instructions.
This comes after a recent rape and murder in Baruipur and a police encounter that killed one of the main suspects.
The government defends the police action, while the opposition wants an independent investigation.
The Chief Minister also criticized the previous government for not handling similar cases effectively.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari assured strict action against crimes against women.
Police have a 'free hand' to act in such cases without waiting for instructions.
The government defends the police encounter in the Baruipur case, while the opposition demands an independent probe.
Adhikari criticized the previous government for not handling crimes against women effectively.
The Chief Minister promised to use all legal provisions to ensure justice for victims.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
- What
- Assured strict action against crimes against women and defended police action in Baruipur case
- When
- July 22
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- To ensure women and children's safety and respond to recent crimes against women
Government's Stance
Opposition's Stance
Police Action in Baruipur Case
Government's Stance
The government defends the police action, stating it was necessary and within the law.
Opposition's Stance
The opposition demands an independent probe into the police encounter, questioning its legitimacy.
- Chief Minister
- Suvendu Adhikari
- State
- West Bengal
- Date
- July 22
- Incident
- Rape and murder in Baruipur
- Government's Promise
- Strict action against offenders within the framework of the law