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Kolkata HC Orders Police Presence at Interfaith Wedding to Ensure Peace
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Jul 2026, 03:49 AM
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The Calcutta High Court has directed that police be stationed at interfaith wedding venues to maintain order and prevent potential clashes.
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday issued a directive that police forces be deployed at venues hosting interfaith marriages to safeguard public order. The order follows a series of incidents in the city where religious tensions erupted during wedding celebrations. Under the directive, local police will coordinate with wedding planners and security teams to ensure a calm environment. The court noted that proactive policing could prevent disturbances and reassure families planning such unions.