GS2 · Governance19 Jul 2026 · PIB
Kolkata Review: Amit Shah issues directives to bolster West Bengal law enforcement
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah chaired a review meeting on West Bengal's law and order situation. He directed the implementation of several schemes to strengthen security apparatus, judicial system, and police capabilities. These include the 'Women Outreach Programme', establishment of an 'Anti-Narcotics Task Force' and other agencies, and removal of illegal encroachments.
Quick Revision
Prelims-testable facts
- 01Amit Shah chaired a review meeting on West Bengal's law and order situation in Kolkata.
- 02The meeting was attended by the Chief Minister of West Bengal, the State Chief Secretary, and senior officials from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the West Bengal government.
- 03A 'Women Outreach Programme' was directed to be implemented to prioritize women's safety in rural areas.
- 04An 'Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF),' an 'Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS),' and a 'Special Investigation Agency (SIA)' were proposed to be established within the state.
- 05The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will conduct a thorough review of all terrorism and UAPA-related cases concerning West Bengal.
- 06A comprehensive review of the police force cadre will be conducted to increase its strength in line with the national average.
- 07Directives were issued to remove illegal encroachments on government land in the state's border areas.
Trap alerts
- Most people think Amit Shah is the Home Minister for the entire country, but actually he is only responsible for Union Territories and has no authority over West Bengal's law and order situation.
- Most people think the Union Ministry of Home Affairs directly controls the police forces in states, but actually it provides support and guidance to state governments.
Mains Practice Question
Critically analyse the measures proposed by Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah to strengthen West Bengal's law and order situation, including the establishment of new task forces and review of terrorism cases.
250 words
Practice this in the exam hall →Prelims Practice MCQs
Single facteasy
Which minister chaired a review meeting on West Bengal's law and order situation in Kolkata today?
- A.Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah
- B.Chief Minister of West Bengal
- C.State Chief Secretary
- D.Minister of Cooperation
The Union Home Minister chaired the meeting to review the law and order situation in West Bengal, a key responsibility under his ministry.
Single factmedium
What is the name of the task force that will be established within the state to combat narcotics?
- A.Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS)
- B.Special Investigation Agency (SIA)
- C.National Investigation Agency (NIA)
- D.Border Security Force (BSF)
The Special Investigation Agency (SIA) is a new task force that will be established within the state to investigate and combat narcotics-related crimes.
← All current affairs