Amidst reports of targeting of migrant workers from West Bengal in BJP-ruled States, the West Bengal police have started a helpline number for workers to seek assistance. Responding to the development, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari shared his email-id and added that any citizen of the State who is “harassed by Mamata’s police” may reach out to him.
The West Bengal police in a social media post stated that they are receiving “reports from various sources that many people from Bengal, who have gone to work in other states, are facing various problems and instances of harassment”.
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“If any citizen from Bengal working in another state faces any kind of trouble, we appeal to them or their family members to immediately inform their local police station. You may also contact the district control room,” the police said in the post.
The West Bengal police in the social media post said that the helpline number is 9147727666 which will be available only on WhatsApp and the people can send a message there with the necessary information, including your name and address.
