MY KOLKATA EDUGRAPH
ADVERTISEMENT
regular-article-logo Saturday, 06 July 2024

Bengal: Normal life crawling back in violence-hit Kaliaganj amid heavy security

Markets were open as usual but police were not allowing gatherings as prohibitory orders under section 144 of the CrPC were in force

PTI Kaliaganj Published 24.04.23, 09:33 AM

File picture

Life in violence-hit Kaliaganj in West Bengal's North Dinajpur district was crawling back to normal on Monday morning even as a huge police force was on the watch to prevent a flare-up amid tensions over the death of a 17-year-old girl, officials said.

Markets were open as usual but police were not allowing gatherings as prohibitory orders under section 144 of the CrPC were in force, they said.

ADVERTISEMENT

"Situation is peaceful, and no law and order problem has been reported from anywhere in and around Kaliaganj. A large police force has been deployed as prohibitory orders are in place," a senior police officer of the Raiganj Police said.

The body of the girl was found floating in a canal on Friday, a day after she went missing, triggering violent protests in the area. Shops were set on fire and stones were hurled at the police as a mob went on a rampage.

Police said they have already arrested two persons in connection with the girl's death, including a 20-year-old man who has been identified as the prime accused in the case.

A case was filed under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code and sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act based on a complaint filed by the girl's mother, police said.

Meanwhile, six people have been arrested in connection with the violence that rocked the area, they said.

A team of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights led by its chairperson Priyank Kanoongo met the girl's family on Sunday.

Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by The Telegraph Online staff and has been published from a syndicated feed.

Follow us on:
ADVERTISEMENT