Guv shares phone number with violence victims

Several locals affected due to the violence put up banners demanding a permanent BSF camp in the area

- STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE

The bereaved family members of the father-son duo, who were killed by a mob during the violence that erupted in several parts like Suti, Samserganj, Dhulian and Jangipur in Murshidabad, requested the West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose to set up a permanent BSF camp so that communal tension can be prevented.

During his day-two visit to the trouble-hit areas in the district, Mr Bose on Saturday met the family of the two deceased Harogobindo Das (70) and his son Chandan Das (40) at Jafrabad in Samserganj area and assured them of all support and said he would take up the matter with the Centre.

The widow of Harogobindo requested him to set up a BSF camp in the area for safety and security of locals.

She also said that they are living in the village in sheer panic and briefed the Governor how their houses and properties were damaged and looted during the clashes that broke out in the Samserganj area.

Locals in the riot-hit Samserganj also urged his intervention for restoration of peace and harmony.

Besides Samserganj, he also visited several other affected areas like Dhulian, Suti and Jangipur.

During his visit, several locals affected due to the violence, held banners demanding a permanent BSF camp in the area.