West Bengal's BJP government is set to introduce a Bill empowering authorities to curb organised crime, including district bans and detention without trial for up to a year.
The Bill was passed on Monday
Jun 29, 2026
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What's the storyThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal has passed the Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill 2026.
The bill seeks to expand the state's powers to combat organized crime and maintain public order.
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