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Suvendu Adhikari Vows Stringent Action Against Harassment of Women
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News18•22-09-2026, 17:00
Suvendu Adhikari Vows Stringent Action Against Harassment of Women
- •West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari warned of stringent action against anyone involved in assaulting or harassing women, directing police to deal firmly with offenders.
- •Adhikari instructed strict action in the Sahebganj police station case in Cooch Behar district, where a minor was allegedly tortured, and mentioned disciplinary action had been taken.
- •The administrative review meeting covered district issues including national highway expansion, railway matters, land for the Border Security Force, and road repairs before Durga Puja.
- •Discussions also included a proposed airport contract with the Centre, review of welfare schemes like Annapurna Yojana, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Jal Jeevan Mission, Krishak Bandhu, and Ayushman Bharat.
- •Adhikari expressed concern over medical facilities in Cooch Behar, noting the absence of a cath lab or neurologist at the medical college, and directed police to act against those demanding money from beneficiaries, coal smugglers, and syndicates.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari warned of stringent action against anyone involved in assaulting or harassing women, stating that the police must deal firmly with offenders and take strict measures in cases like the minor's torture at Sahebganj police station.
The administrative review meeting covered expanding national highways, railway-related matters, road repairs before Durga Puja, allocating 210 acres of land to the BSF, and signing a contract with the Centre for a proposed new airport.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari expressed shock and concern that the district's medical college lacked a cath lab and a neurologist, criticizing past administrations for neglecting the medical facilities.