Take strict action against violations: MHA to West Bengal chief secretary and DGP

NEW DELHI: Taking serious note of alleged dilution of lockdown measures and disregard of ‘social distancing’ norms in West Bengal, the home ministry has written to the state chief secretary seeking strict action against these violations and prevention of their recurrence.

This is the second such missive to West Bengal regarding violation of lockdown measures, the first having been sent on April 4. The ministry, in a letter written to the state chief secretary and DGP on Friday, said it has received further reports from the security agencies indicating a gradual dilution of lockdown in West Bengal, with an increase in the number of exceptions being provided by the state government.

“For instance, shops relating to non-essential items have been allowed to function. There is no regulation in vegeta