Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Bengal Minister Defends Police Excesses to Control Mafias
West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh said police sometimes need to use very strong methods.
He said this could help stop mafias and dangerous criminals.
Ghosh argued that police overreacting is better than criminals causing more trouble.
He criticized the previous state government for allegedly allowing criminals to operate.
He said police officers should not work like political party members.
Ghosh also said encounters could happen if necessary.
He mentioned the case of Prvas Mondal, who was accused in a rape and murder case.
His comments have drawn attention because they support possible police excesses in the name of public safety.
West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh said police overreaction can help maintain social peace.
He argued that police excesses may be needed to control mafias and hardened anti-social elements.
Ghosh accused the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government of nurturing criminals and weakening police action.
He said encounters could occur if necessary and police would not be allowed to act as party cadres.
Ghosh referred to the encounter killing of Prvas Mondal, accused in the Baruipur rape-murder case.
- Who
- West Bengal Panchayat Affairs and Rural Development Minister Dilip Ghosh.
- What
- He defended possible police excesses and encounters as methods to control mafias and anti-social elements.
- When
- Sunday; the article does not provide an exact date.
- Where
- At the inauguration of a BJP office in Kharagpur (Sadar), West Midnapore district, West Bengal.
- Why
- Ghosh said strong police action was necessary to preserve social peace and prevent criminal groups from operating freely.
- Speaker
- Dilip Ghosh, West Bengal Panchayat Affairs and Rural Development Minister
- Location
- Kharagpur (Sadar), West Midnapore district
- Main claim
- Police overreaction can be preferable to allowing mafias and hardened anti-social elements to operate
- Political criticism
- Ghosh accused the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress regime of nurturing criminal elements
- Possible action
- Ghosh said encounters could occur if necessary
- Referenced case
- The encounter killing of Prvas Mondal, an accused in the Baruipur rape and murder of a minor girl
- Political setting
- The remarks were made at the inauguration of a BJP party office