A political slugfest erupted over excessive police restrictions for the Durga Puja pandal inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Kolkata.

BJP leader Sajal Ghosh has questioned the role of Kolkata Police in the Durga Puja at Santosh Mitra Square in central Kolkata. He has made several allegations against the police, from putting up barricades to sending letters to the light and sound company working at the puja pavilion.

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On Sunday morning, the Kolkata Police dismissed Gosh’s allegations. The police clearly said that there will be no compromise with the safety of the people.

Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Verma said, “Crowd management is done at all the mandaps to manage the large number of visitors. There can be no compromise with the safety of the people. That

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