Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Calcutta High Court Suggests NIA Probe for Beldanga Violence
The Calcutta High Court has expressed concern over repeated violence in Beldanga, Murshidabad.
The court suggested that the central government can order an NIA probe if needed.
It also directed the West Bengal government to use the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) effectively and submit a report on steps taken to maintain law and order.
The violence was triggered by the death of a migrant worker and included vandalism, rail blockades, and attacks on journalists.
Petitioners alleged that the violence was pre-planned, while the state government claimed it acted promptly and restored normalcy.
The court noted that the situation is deeply worrying and directed the state to use intelligence inputs proactively to prevent further violence.
The matter will be heard again after four weeks.
Calcutta High Court suggests NIA probe for repeated violence in Beldanga, Murshidabad.
Court directs West Bengal government to use Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) effectively and submit an affidavit within 15 days.
Violence triggered by the death of a migrant worker from Jharkhand, including vandalism, rail blockades, and attacks on journalists.
Petitioners allege violence was pre-planned, while the state government claims prompt action and restoration of normalcy.
Court notes repeated violence is deeply worrying and directs proactive use of intelligence inputs to prevent further incidents.
- Who
- Calcutta High Court, West Bengal government, Petitioners including Suvendu Adhikari
- What
- Suggestion for NIA probe, directive for effective use of CAPF, and submission of an affidavit
- When
- Hearing on Tuesday, next hearing after four weeks
- Where
- Beldanga, Murshidabad, West Bengal
- Why
- Repeated incidents of violence and concern over law and order
- Location
- Beldanga, Murshidabad, West Bengal
- Incident Trigger
- Death of a migrant worker from Jharkhand
- Court's Directive
- Effective use of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and submission of an affidavit within 15 days
- Petitioners' Allegations
- Violence was pre-planned, police personnel attacked, stones pelted, traffic collapsed
- State Government's Response
- Central forces deployed, FIRs registered, over 30 arrests made, normalcy restored
- Court's Observation
- Repeated violence is deeply worrying, attacks on police and government property, and blockade of a national highway cannot be ignored
- Next Hearing
- After four weeks