458 inquiries, 181 FIRs: West Bengal CID revisits 2021 post-poll violence cases

The 2021 post-poll violence in the state had triggered widespread political controversy and led to multiple investigations following allegations of attacks, intimidation and displacement of people in several districts after the assembly election results were announced.

In Short

• Senior officer says legal action follows due procedure
• CID begins 458 fresh inquiries on complaints
• 2021 violence triggered political controversy

The West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated fresh action in connection with complaints related to the 2021 post-poll violence, with 458 new inquiries started and 181 fresh FIRs registered so far, an officer said on Monday.

The state CID has also reopened 59 cases in which final reports had earlier been submitted, he said.

"In view of the complaints received relating to post-poll violence in 2021, necessary legal action is being taken in accordance with procedure," a senior CID officer said.

The CID officer said the agency was also revisiting cases that had earlier been closed.

"So far, 59 cases where final reports had been submitted have been reopened for further examination. The process is continuing," the officer added.

The post-poll violence in the state in 2021 triggered widespread political controversy and led to multiple investigations following allegations of attacks, intimidation and displacement of people in several districts after the assembly election results were announced.

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