354 arrested to maintain peace in state: WB cops

December 16, 2019 23:24

The West Bengal police on Monday said that it has arrested 354 miscreants across the state to maintain peace and harmony.

It also urged the public to contact the police, through the 24*7 control room helpline, in case any person is found violating law and order.

"354 miscreants have been arrested across the state as a part of our endeavour to maintain peace and harmony in Bengal. In case you find anyone or anything violating the law, contact us on the WB Police 24*7 control room helpline," the tweet from West Bengal Police's official handle read.

Earlier today, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had urged the people of the country not to resort to violence while addressing a protest march organised here against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 and the National Register of Citizens on Monday.

The march was a part of the mega rally announced by the Trinamool Congress chief to protest against the CAA and the NRC. She has requested the people to join the movement in a peaceful manner within the ambit of the law.

The West Bengal Chief Minister also urged the people for maintaining communal harmony, recalling the 1903 Bango Bhango protest, when Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore tied rakhi on the wrist of Hindus and Muslims.

-- ANI

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