Ujjal Mukherjee, Ruma Pal and Abir Dutt, Kolkata: Suvendu Adhikari’s government is on the way to bring strict laws against anti-social activities. Anti-Hooliganism Bill is being brought in the Assembly today. Its aim is to enhance security, maintain peace and order. After Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, now West Bengal. The BJP government of this state is on the way to bring strict laws against anti-social activities. ‘The West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026’ is being brought in the Assembly. Objective – Enhance security, maintain peace and order and effectively prevent and control anti-social activities.
Today, the Anti-Hooliganism Bill is being brought to the Assembly
After coming to power, Subhendu Adhikari has indicated that strict laws will be introduced to prevent anti-social activities. Chief Minister Good luck He said, ‘Gundam suppression will happen, I will also confiscate the properties of gangsters. No anti-state act will take place in Rishi Aurobindo land. Dr. Shyamaprasad will not be in Mukhopadhyay’s land. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose will not be in the workplace. There will be no anti-state act.’ The bill was gazetted on Wednesday. The bill clearly states that ‘anti-social activities’ shall mean activities which directly or indirectly… cause or are likely to cause panic, danger, fear or insecurity among the general public or a section of them. Causes serious danger to human life, person or property. Disturbing the peace or order. Interferes with any right or legitimate business, trade, profession or livelihood. Illegally evicts someone from immovable or immovable property. Substantial damage to public or private property or any illegal activity related to mining, quarrying, sand mining, forest resources or wildlife, causing heavy loss to the public exchequer.
Who is meant by ‘thugs’?
The bill also clarifies who is meant by ‘thugs’. Who—by himself or as a member or leader of a group, gang or syndicate—regularly commits, attempts to commit, incites, promotes, finances or assists in anti-social activities. Any person charged with an offense punishable under Section 111 or 112 of the Indian Code of Justice, 2023. A person who commits, attempts to commit, aids, abets or finances an offense punishable under the Arms Act 1959, the Narcotics Act 1985, the Smuggling (Prevention) Act 1956 or the Explosives Act 1908. A person who is dangerous and violent to the society is also mentioned as hooligan in the bill.
How will this bill work? How or will it be detained?
But how to arrest someone? On whose report will it be done? It has been said that a report from the Superintendent of Police or an officer above him is required to arrest a suspect. Based on that report, the state government can order detention. If a person has been convicted of an offense at least once in a court of law within the last 7 years; Or is chargesheeted in at least 3 separate cases which are not part of the same incident, he can also be arrested. If the CP or DM orders detention, the DGP of the state should be informed immediately with the evidence against the accused person.
What are the rules of arrest and punishment?
The Advisory Board will review the documents and may request additional information if necessary. If the detainee wants or if the board deems it necessary, his statement will also be heard. The offenses under this Act shall be directly arrestable and non-bailable. Anyone who violates the order can be jailed for up to 3 years and fined. Anyone harboring or harboring a person ordered to be detained or to leave the area shall be liable to imprisonment for up to 2 years and fine. Along with this bill, the ‘West Bengal Maintenance of Public Order 1972’ amendment bill is going to be introduced on Monday.
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