The leader accused the officer of assaulting him while being barred entry into the violence-hit areas. Earlier in the day, Supriyo said that the state administration, including the police and the district magistrate, was acting like the Trinamool Congress cadres and was doing nothing to take stock of the current situation.

Babul Supriyo, who also met state Governor Keshri Nath Tripathi during his visit, said that he informed the Centre that several attempts by the Governor to convince the state to allow paramilitary force in Asansol failed. The Ram Navami celebrations on March 25 had turned sour after clashes erupted in various parts of Bengal leaving three dead and several injured.

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On March 28, the Centre sought a report from the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government on incidents of arson and violence. In addition, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had asserted that such behaviour was unacceptable in her state and that her government would strongly deal with each miscreant.

Following the continued violence, Section 144 was imposed in Asansol, on March 28.

Also read: What Babul Supriyo said about Atif Aslam

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