The Calcutta High Court has accepted two public interest litigations seeking immediate deployment of central security forces in Beldanga, Murshidabad. This development follows recent violent incidents in the area.
Court Accepts Petitions for Central Forces
A division bench comprising Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen approved the filing of both PILs on Monday. The court is expected to hear these petitions on Tuesday.
Who Filed the PILs?
One petition came from the Bharatiya Janata Party's local unit. The other originated from a resident of Beldanga itself. Both parties independently approached the court with similar concerns about security in the region.
Background of the Violence
Unrest first erupted in Beldanga on Friday after news spread about Alauddin Sheikh's death. Sheikh, a migrant worker from Beldanga, died under circumstances in Jharkhand that sparked local outrage.
The situation deteriorated further on Saturday when another migrant worker from the area faced an attack. This incident triggered fresh protests and violence, creating an urgent need for enhanced security measures.
Why Central Forces Are Sought
The petitioners argue that local law enforcement requires reinforcement to maintain peace. They believe central paramilitary forces can provide the necessary stability during this tense period.
Residents have expressed growing concerns about safety following back-to-back incidents targeting migrant workers from their community. The PILs represent formal attempts to address these security worries through judicial intervention.
All eyes now turn to Tuesday's expected hearing, where the court will consider arguments for deploying central forces in this sensitive border district of West Bengal.
