After Lok Sabha elections, Sandeshkali violence again, clash between police and women, Mamata demands Governor's intervention
Violence broke out again in Sandeshkali after 24 hours of polling. There were sporadic disturbances in various parts of Sandeshkali. Nine people have already been arrested for assault, robbery and rioting. The administration has been miking in various parts of Sandeshkali and giving the message of peace. 144 prohibitory orders have been issued in four panchayats of Sandeshkali. On the other hand, Governor CV Anand Bose has written to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee seeking her intervention in the Sandeshkali violence issue. In Sandeshkali's Sarbariya village, villagers complained of violence against Trinamool throughout the night. The BJP and its supporters are engaged in security in the village. A delegation seeking protection was also handed over to the police. Meanwhile, there was a clash between the police and the women of the area. Clash between police and women: A clash took place in Sandeshkali's Agarkhadi Mandalpada area. Clashes broke out between police and mobs in the village on polling day. When the police entered the village on Sunday morning, people started creating ruckus. The police arrested a criminal and tried to take him away. Then the women of that village tried to snatch the accused from the hands of the police. The people of the area protested by lying down in front of the police vehicle. The police then started entering the village. The women jumped into the pond when they saw the Central Army soldiers. Governor seeks Mamata's intervention Meanwhile, Governor CV Anand Bose said he was concerned after receiving reports of post-election violence in Sandeshkali and asked Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to immediately intervene and restore peace there. The governor said that he has written to Mamata Banerjee to inform her about the action taken against those involved in the violence in Sandeshkali in North 24 Parganas district. If such attacks continue and the residents are harassed, I will open the Raj Bhavan doors for them to come and live here. They will be provided safe accommodation here. On the other hand, women clashed with Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel and blocked roads in Sandeshkali's Akarkadi village when police went there in search of some people who allegedly felled tree branches, a senior police officer said.