Mamata protests centre's advisory, says 'law and order' fine in Bengal

The Centre has blamed the Banerjee government over failure on the part of the law enforcement machinery

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday the "law and order" situation in the state is under control and police officers allegedly conniving with hooligans will be punished.

“The police have been asked to take strong steps. There are some sub-inspectors and OCs who are not doing their job properly and are associating themselves with hooligans. Strong steps will be taken,” Banerjee told reporters after a meeting at the state secretariat in Kolkata. 

Banerjee also holds the portfolio as the state’s police minister. She also warned government officials of appropriate measures by her administration, who, during the election period