New Delhi, June 29 -- Amid a political row in West Bengal over the gang-rape of a female student at South Calcutta Law College in Kolkata, police said on Sunday certain "unscrupulous elements" are attempting to give a communal colour to the horrific incident.

They also warned of stringent action against those spreading false narratives.

In a post on the social media platform X, Kolkata Police said: "Certain unscrupulous elements are attempting deliberately to give a communal colour to the unfortunate incident in Kasba. Such actions are not only misleading but also aimed at disturbing public order."

"Stringent legal action shall be taken against those spreading false narratives with malicious intent," added Kolkata Police.

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