Kolkata, May 4 -- West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose has submitted a report on the recent riots in Murshidabad district to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, mentioning that the "twin spectre of radicalisation and militancy" poses a serious challenge to the state.

In his report, he suggested a slew of measures, including setting up an inquiry commission and outposts of central forces in districts bordering Bangladesh, besides writing, "needless to add, the provisions under Article 356 of the Constitution also remain".

Asked about the mention of "the provisions under Article 356 of the Constitution" in the report, an official told PTI, "The governor has not proposed for implementation of Article 356. He meant to say that the provision...