Kolkata, August 5: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari made unexpected visits to police stations and the fire department headquarters in Kolkata on Wednesday.
Adhikari toured the Watganj and Iqbalpur police stations in the Kolkata port area before heading to the Kolkata Police headquarters at Lalbazar, where he met with Police Commissioner Ajay Nand.
Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister announced that help desks for women would be established at every police station in the state. He inquired about the implementation of this initiative at the Watganj and Iqbalpur stations and reviewed their records.
Following his visit to Lalbazar, Adhikari proceeded to the fire department headquarters. There, he discussed the department’s preparedness for rapid responses to accidents and fire incidents with officials. They confirmed that this visit was unannounced and part of his routine inspections.
Meanwhile, Health Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee also made a surprise visit to Calcutta Medical College and Hospital. He addressed the issue of corruption prevalent in hospitals during the Trinamool Congress government and emphasized the need for reform.
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