Malda, April 18 -- Describing the recent episodes of violence in the Murshidabad and Malda districts of West Bengal as the "dance of death", WB Governor CV Ananda Bose on Friday strongly condemned the acts, stating that such incidents cannot be tolerated.

Speaking to ANI while en route to meet victims in the violence-affected areas, Bose noted the frequency of violence that had been taking place in various places in the state and that this "cult of violence" needs to be put in a "coffin."

"Violence is showing its ugly head on and off in Bengal in various places. We have to coffin the cult of violence and drive the last nail in the coffin. That is a task which is necessary to maintain peace and tranquillity in Bengal," Bose said.

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