Have BSF and Bengal Police Resolved Their Clash in Nadia District?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Mutual Settlement: BSF and Bengal Police resolved their dispute amicably.
- Seized Items: 1,753 bottles of Phensedyl remain with the police.
- Minor Injuries: Personnel from both sides sustained minor injuries.
- Importance of Communication: The incident highlights the need for cooperation among law enforcement agencies.
- Legal Protocols: Adherence to regulations played a crucial role in the conflict.
Kolkata, Nov 5 (NationPress) The Border Security Force (BSF) and West Bengal Police have successfully reached a mutual agreement following the confrontation between their personnel at Chapra in Nadia district on Tuesday night regarding the custody of confiscated Phensedyl, a prohibited cough syrup.
In a significant development, the Krishnanagar Police District, responsible for the area where the clashes took place, has released the BSF soldier who was detained during the incident without filing any charges against him.
Moreover, both forces have agreed that the 1,753 bottles of Phensedyl confiscated during the incident will remain under the authority of the Krishnanagar Police District.
Confirming this resolution, Nilotpal Pandey, the deputy inspector general (public relations) of BSF’s South Bengal Frontiers, stated to the media that the misunderstanding has been amicably resolved.
He also noted that members from both sides sustained minor injuries in the unfortunate clash. “The matter has now been mutually settled,” Pandey commented.
Sanjaykumar Meetkumar Makwana, the additional superintendent (headquarters) of Krishnanagar Police District, mentioned that the two officers injured during the skirmish received initial medical treatment.
On Tuesday night, some packages were being unloaded from a vehicle along the Krishnanagar-Karimpur state highway near the Seemanagar area of Chapra police station. Upon inspection, locals discovered a significant quantity of the banned cough syrup, Phensedyl, and promptly alerted the Chapra police.
Officers from the Chapra police station arrived swiftly, seized the prohibited syrups, and transported them in their vehicle. However, as the BSF personnel from Seemanagar 32 Battalion arrived wanting to take possession of the seized items, the police declined, citing regulations. This sparked a heated argument between the two parties, escalating into a physical confrontation. Additional police forces and a BSF team were dispatched to restore order.