On Wednesday, the Calcutta High Court instructed the West Bengal government to take all required measures to maintain peace and order in all areas throughout the festive season.

The court emphasized that it is the state's responsibility to ensure that people are able to celebrate the festival with their customary enthusiasm, without any disruptions.

A division bench consist by Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam was hearing of a petition filed by Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari alleging that a day after Kali Puja, tension took place in the heart of the city in Rajabazar and Narkeldanga area with a large mob attacking some sections of people.

Advocate General Kishore Dutta, representing the state, denied the allegations, asserting that claims of clashes between individuals from different communities were baseless.

Advocate General Kishore Dutta explained that a law and order issue arose from a scuffle between two individuals, during which some police officers were injured in the ensuing violence. At least six FIRs were registered in relation to the incident, and 23 individuals had been arrested.

The division bench, which included Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharyya, instructed the state to submit a report in the form of an affidavit by November 18. The petitioner was also directed to file a reply affidavit by November 21, when the case would be heard again.

Meanwhile, the court urged the state to take all necessary actions to maintain peace in all localities, particularly in the area mentioned in the petition. The court acknowledged that the festive season was underway, with Chhath Puja already commenced and the Jagaddhatri Puja in Chandannagar, Hooghly district, set to follow.

"It is the responsibility of the state to ensure that people celebrate the festival with the usual fervour without any hindrance," the bench said.

Petitioner Suvendu Adhikari further alleged that there were attacks on Durga Puja pandals and deities in certain areas, suggesting that these incidents were part of a deliberate attempt to undermine the security and integrity of India. He requested that the investigation into the alleged incident be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

Adhikari's lawyer, Billwadal Bhattacharya, informed the court that the police had stated an attempt was made on social media to create a misleading narrative about the Narkeldanga incident. The police had clarified that no Kali idol immersion procession was attacked, as claimed. According to Bhattacharya, the issue stemmed from a dispute between two individuals over the parking of a motorbike.