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The Calcutta High Court has ordered protesting teachers to relocate their demonstration. The new location is Central Park in Salt Lake. The court limited the number of protesters to 200 at a time. Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation will provide amenities. The court urged a humane approach from the state. The next hearing is scheduled for July 4.
Unidentified drone-like objects were observed flying over Kolkata's Hastings area, Vidyasagar Setu, and Maidan on Monday night, triggering a police investigation. Authorities are exploring all possibilities, including espionage, as the objects were also sighted near Fort William and Park Circus. The central government has requested a report from the West Bengal government regarding the incident.
Following violence in Murshidabad, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari demands President's Rule for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, citing a breakdown of law and order and alleging the state government's failure to protect citizens. The unrest, triggered by protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, led to displacement, prompting the Calcutta High Court to order CAPF deployment in affected areas.