West Bengal introduces a law imposing penalties three times the value of property damaged during protests, aiming to deter vandalism and enhance investor confidence.
The new law was announced by CM Adhikari
Jul 05, 2026
02:09 pm
What's the storyThe West Bengal government has introduced a stringent new law to curb vandalism and maintain public order.
News agency PTI reported that under this law, individuals causing damage to property during protests will be penalized three times the value of the destruction.
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