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Suvendu Adhikari Vows Stern Action Against Harassment, Assault of Women
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News18•22-09-2026, 22:15
Suvendu Adhikari Vows Stern Action Against Harassment, Assault of Women
- •West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari declared a zero-tolerance policy on crimes against women and children, promising stringent action against offenders.
- •Adhikari directed police to act decisively in the Sahebganj police station case involving alleged torture of a minor, emphasizing protection for women and children.
- •An agreement with the central government for the Cooch Behar airport, currently non-operational, is scheduled for October 8 under the UDAN scheme.
- •The CM reviewed district issues including national highway expansion, railway matters, land for BSF, and road repairs before Durga Puja.
- •Adhikari criticized previous governments for inadequate medical infrastructure in Cooch Behar and vowed to address issues like coal smuggling and illegal syndicates.
Key Questions Answered
An agreement regarding the Cooch Behar airport will be signed with the central government on October 8 under the UDAN scheme.
The state government is providing 210 acres of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) to help secure the country's borders.
Approximately 5.58 lakh women in the district have benefited from the Annapurna Yojana scheme.
