Amidst reports of targeting of migrant workers from West Bengal in BJP-ruled States, the West Bengal police have started a helpline number for workers to seek assistance. Responding to the development, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari shared his email-id and added that any citizen of the State who is “harassed by Mamata’s police” may reach out to him.
The West Bengal police in a social media post stated that they are receiving “reports from various sources that many people from Bengal, who have gone to work in other states, are facing various problems and instances of harassment”.
“If any citizen from Bengal working in another state faces any kind of trouble, we appeal to them or their family members to immediately inform their local police station. You may also contact the district control room,” the police said in the post.
The West Bengal police in the social media post said that the helpline number is 9147727666 which will be available only on WhatsApp and the people can send a message there with the necessary information, including your name and address.
“Each piece of information will be verified, and we will coordinate with the concerned state authorities to take the necessary action,” the police said. According to West Bengal Chief Minister about 1000 migrants from the State were detained in other States. There have been reports of detention of migrant workers in BJP ruled states on allegations of being Bangladeshi nationals.
Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari called the post by West Bengal police politically motivated to mislead Bengalis residing in various parts of India for work, so that they become alarmed and confused.
“Across the Indian subcontinent, Indian Bengalis and Hindu refugees are not facing any problems. However, Hindu Bengalis living in West Bengal are frequently harassed by the police. I appeal to them—and to Indian Hindus from other states, regardless of the language they speak, who are residing in any district of West Bengal for work—if you have been harassed by the police. (Mamata’s police), please feel free to inform me with details via email,” the BJP leader posted on social media.
Mr. Adhikari urged any aware citizen of West Bengal, “if you come across information about Rohingya Muslims or illegal Bangladeshi Muslim infiltrators residing in any district of West Bengal—please share the details with me at this email address My email ID is: adhikarisuvenduwb1@gmail.com ”.
“I will ensure the information reaches the appropriate authorities,” the LOP said. Mr. Adhikari on Saturday claimed that there are 1.25 crore illegal immigrants in the voters’ list of West Bengal, and all of them will be sent back following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the rolls.
Published – July 27, 2025 01:43 am IST
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