According to information received from the Governor's residence, Purakayastha briefed Tripathi on the matter.
"The governor asked the DGP to ensure peace and law & order in the area and to take strict action against the culprits," a release issued by the Raj Bhavan here said.
Tension erupted in Howrah district's Dhulagarh when two groups reportedly clashed as a procession was brought out in the area last week.
Incidentally, top officials at the state Home Department were of the opinion that in less than a fortnight of his appointment, Howrah (rural) SP Sabya Sachi Raman Mishra was removed as he failed to contain the law and situation in the district.