Nod For Immersion On Muharram If Situation Found Fit: West Bengal Govt

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee described the entire episode as a political game and said that she will fight it out politically. Photo: File

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West Bengal Home Secretary Atri Bhattacharya told a press conference in Kolkata, "Depending on the circumstances and the situation, permission will be granted (for immersion on Muharram on October 1) wherever it is found to be fit." (Photo: PTI)

He said, "Wherever there are problems, permission will not be granted," he said. The chief minister said that her government would find a way out keeping in view the high court order. "There is nothing to worry. We are taking steps to prevent spread of misinformation," Banerjee said after inaugurating a puja pandal. (Photo: PTI)

The meeting, also attended by some ministers and senior police officers, including the state director general of police (DGP), decided that the superintendents of police (SPs) in the districts bordering Bangladesh would be put on alert on immersion days to avoid any untoward incident, the official said. (Image: AP/File)

The home secretary said that to seek permission for immersion of the Durga idols, puja organisers were required to follow a standard protocol. He also cautioned the people about rumours in social media and said, "Verify any news you are receiving before forwarding them to others. Contact the nearest police station in case you need to cross-check a message." (Image: AP/File)

Banerjee cautioned the people not to get "misled" by conspiracies hatched by troublemakers. "Please be alert and active in countering mischievous tweets and Facebook posts which may try to spread falsehood and misinformation." (File Photo)