ECI Demands Report on Girish Park Incident, Questions Central Force Absence; Police File Suo Motu Case, 4 Arrested
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EC Demands Report on Girish Park Unrest, Questions Absence of Central Forces
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News18•14-03-2026, 21:58
EC Demands Report on Girish Park Unrest, Questions Absence of Central Forces
•Election Commission seeks 48-hour report from Kolkata Police Commissioner Supratim Sarkar on Girish Park incident, questioning non-deployment of central forces.
•Police filed a suo motu case, arrested 4, and are reviewing CCTV footage from Shashi Panja's house and media for identification.
•Unrest involved alleged attack on state minister Shashi Panja's house and clashes between BJP and Trinamool workers heading to PM Modi's rally.
•Both parties made counter-allegations of vandalism and assault, with the OC of Bowbazar Police Station also sustaining injuries.
•Commission expressed strong displeasure, noting central forces were available in Kolkata but not present during the hour-long disturbance.