WB govt wants women troops out, MHA irked
This is the second time that the Centre is seeking a report from the state government on Darjeeling unrest
The West Bengal government has sought replacement of a CRPF women battalion and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel from Darjeeling with male battalion, prompting the Union Home Ministry to seek clarifications from the state on its demand.
This is the second time that the Centre is seeking a report from the state government on Darjeeling unrest. The Home ministry communication was sent after the West Bengal government asked the Centre to recall 100 women paramilitary personnel deployed in restive Darjeeling and also to replace SSB personnel with CRPF jawans.
A Home ministry spokesperson said the “inappropriate” requests of the West Bengal government are being examined. “A state government can’t name the central force to be given,” he said.