60-day prohibitory order in Kolkata's central business district from May 3

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The restrictions will remain in force from May 3 to July 1, 2026, or until further notice

Published - May 02, 2026 01:44 am IST - Kolkata

Security personnel stand guard outside a strong room, ahead of the counting of votes for the West Bengal Assembly elections, at the Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, in Kolkata on Friday (May 1, 2026).

Kolkata: Security personnel stand guard outside a strong room, ahead of the counting of votes for the West Bengal Assembly elections, at the Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, in Kolkata on Friday (May 1, 2026). | Photo Credit: PTI

After receiving inputs about possible violent demonstrations, the Kolkata Police on Friday (May 1, 2026) decided to impose prohibitory orders for 60 days from May 3 in parts of the city’s central business district, an official order said.

The order was issued ahead of the May 4 counting of votes in the Assembly elections.

Published - May 02, 2026 01:44 am IST

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