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South Kolkata Durga Puja Committee Threatens To Halt Preparations
Ajeya Sanghati alleged that miscreants vandalised its Haridevpur premises around 11:45 pm on September 27.
The organisers said three club members were attacked and CCTV equipment and property were damaged.
The committee warned it could stop pandal preparations if safety is not ensured.
It requested increased police protection and patrolling around the premises and pandal area.
Police said they are investigating the allegations, while organisers sought action against those responsible.
- Who
- The Ajeya Sanghati Durga Puja organising committee and its members, artists, workers and volunteers; police are investigating the allegations.
- What
- The committee alleged that its premises were vandalised, three members were attacked, and CCTV equipment and property were damaged.
- Where
- The incident occurred at the committee’s premises in Haridevpur, South Kolkata, near the planned puja pandal area.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred at around 11:45 pm on September 27; the committee issued its warning on Tuesday.
- Why
- The committee wants protection for its members and the people preparing the festivities, and warned of stopping preparations if safety cannot be ensured.
Key facts
- Committee
- Ajeya Sanghati Durga Puja organising committee
- Location
- Haridevpur, South Kolkata
- Alleged incident
- Vandalism, physical attacks and removal of CCTV equipment
- Reported time
- Around 11:45 pm on September 27
- People allegedly attacked
- Three club members
- Police response
- Police said the allegations are being investigated
- Requested measures
- Increased police protection and patrolling around the premises and pandal area
Quotes
Ajeya Sanghati Durga puja organising committee
The South Kolkata committee that organised the puja
“Such actions have deeply disturbed the peaceful environment required for the smooth conduct of our Durga Puja celebrations,”
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“We are investigating”
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