India, April 19 -- In many states, where the situation is seen as sensitive, the local police had increased patrolling in select areas and increased its interaction with the community representatives to sensitize them about the Waqf Act. This was, however, not done by the West Bengal police in an 'efficient and professional' manner.

NEW DELHI: The failure of the West Bengal police and state administration to deter and control any violence which takes a communal shape has a very strong potential of attracting ultra-Islamic groups that have become stronger in the neighbouring Bangladesh post August 2024. The border between Bangladesh and West Bengal stretches approximately 2,217 kilometres, making it the longest segment of the India-Bangla...