The complaint alleges violence and vandalism at CPM bookstalls during Durga Puja
A hearing has been scheduled for Nov 6. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news. Kolkata: West Bengal Human Rights Commission has taken cognisance of CPM state secretary Md Salim ’s complaint alleging violence, vandalism and arson at book stalls put up by left parties during Durga Puja . WBHRC chairperson former justice IP Mukerji has admitted the petition on account of the “gravity and seriousness of the allegations. Salim, in his complaint, alleged incidents of violence directed at people running the stalls across the state and a systemic failure on part of state police to prevent the offences and apprehend perpetrators. The panel has sought information from the chief secretary, DGP and Kolkata Police commissioner. Download the TOI App.