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West Bengal political row intensifies after fourth police encounter since July, says CM Suvendu Adhikari
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 08:33 AM
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A political controversy has erupted in West Bengal following the fourth police encounter recorded since July, prompting Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to comment on the situation.
West Bengal has witnessed its fourth police encounter since July, a development that has reignited political tensions in the state. The series of encounters, each involving law‑enforcement action against alleged militants or criminal elements, has drawn attention from both the ruling party and opposition legislators.
Opposition leaders have seized on the latest incident to question the motives behind the police operations, alleging that the encounters are being used to intimidate political adversaries ahead of upcoming electoral contests. They have demanded a transparent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding each encounter.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari responded to the growing controversy by emphasizing the state's commitment to maintaining law and order. He cited the cumulative impact of the four encounters as evidence of a deteriorating security environment that requires decisive action by the police.
The state government has not released detailed findings from any official investigation into the latest encounter, and senior police officials have indicated that inquiries are underway. As the political debate continues, the focus remains on whether the encounters are purely security‑driven or have broader political implications.
Opposition leaders have seized on the latest incident to question the motives behind the police operations, alleging that the encounters are being used to intimidate political adversaries ahead of upcoming electoral contests. They have demanded a transparent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding each encounter.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari responded to the growing controversy by emphasizing the state's commitment to maintaining law and order. He cited the cumulative impact of the four encounters as evidence of a deteriorating security environment that requires decisive action by the police.
The state government has not released detailed findings from any official investigation into the latest encounter, and senior police officials have indicated that inquiries are underway. As the political debate continues, the focus remains on whether the encounters are purely security‑driven or have broader political implications.