West Bengal Durga Idol Immersion Case: 'Why Can't 2 Communities Celebrate Together?' Asks Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday adjourned till Wednesday hearing of petitions for extension of immersion schedule for Durga puja that has been restricted by the West Bengal government in view of Muharram. A division bench presided by Acting Chief Justice Nishita Mhatre took the decision to allow a comprehensive hearing of the three petitions later because there was paucity of time as Mhatre was retiring on Monday. (Image: AP/File)

A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Rakesh Tiwari and Justice Harish Tandon asked the state government to chalk out designated routes for immersion and tazia processions. (Image: PTI/File)

"Let them live in harmony. Do not create a line between them. Let them live together," observed High Court. (Image: AP/File)

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)