60-day prohibitory order in Kolkata’s central business district from May 3

Kolkata: Security personnel stand guard outside a strong chamber ahead of counting of votes for West Bengal Assembly elections at Khudiram Anushilan Kendra in Kolkata on Friday, May 1, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI

According to an official order, after receiving information regarding possible violent demonstrations, the Kolkata Police on Friday, May 1, 2026, decided to impose prohibitory orders in parts of the city’s central business district for 60 days from May 3.

The order was given before Vote counting in the May 4 Parliament elections.

It was published – 02 May 2026 01:44 IST