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CM Suvendu Adhikari Grants Police Unrestricted Powers to Combat Women and Child Crime
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 05:49 AM
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has authorized police forces to act without restriction in addressing crimes targeting women and children.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that police will now have unrestricted authority to tackle crimes against women and children.
The decision aims to strengthen law‑enforcement response in the state.
Police officials will be empowered to take immediate action without awaiting higher approvals.
The move is part of a broader effort to curb gender‑based violence and protect vulnerable populations.
No further details on implementation have been released yet.
The decision aims to strengthen law‑enforcement response in the state.
Police officials will be empowered to take immediate action without awaiting higher approvals.
The move is part of a broader effort to curb gender‑based violence and protect vulnerable populations.
No further details on implementation have been released yet.