Kolkata Police shuts Millennium Park, suspends ferry services indefinitely | Watch Taaza TV's Report

Kolkata Police has imposed strict security measures following violent clashes outside the office of the Chief Electoral Officer on Strand Road. As a precaution, Millennium Park has been closed indefinitely, and the ferry service at the Shipping Jetty connecting Kolkata and Howrah has been suspended. Section 163 of the Indian Penal Code has been enforced in the area, effectively prohibiting public gatherings and turning the entire region into a heavily monitored zone.

The police have registered FIRs against six individuals, including two TMC councillors, Shantiranjan Kundu (Ward 32) and Sachin Singh (Ward 36), under non-bailable sections. Authorities have evacuated people from the park, sealed key portions of Strand Road, and deployed additional forces to prevent further escalation. All forms of assemblies remain prohibited until further notice, and violators will face strict legal action.

The confrontation arose over the alleged misuse of Form-6, which allows additions to voter lists. TMC supporters claimed that outsiders were being illegally included in Bengal’s electoral rolls. Protests quickly escalated into clashes between TMC and BJP workers, with barricades broken, property damaged, and central forces intervening. Police had to resort to lathi-charge to restore order and ensure safety in the area.

Authorities insist that the measures were necessary to maintain law and order amid heightened electoral sensitivity. While the ferry closure has caused inconvenience for daily commuters, the administration emphasizes that no laxity can be tolerated. The Election Commission of India has sought a detailed report on the incident, highlighting the serious implications of street-level confrontations in the ongoing elections.