Anti Social Activities Bill

‘Destroy property, lose property’: Suvendu defends twin public order bills

The remarks came as the Assembly passed the West Bengal Maintenance of Public Order (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026.

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Bengal assembly passes twin Anti-Goonda Bills to crack down on anti-social activities, organised crime

Defining "goonda" as a habitual offender engaged in anti-social activities individually or as part of a gang or syndicate, the bill provides for preventive detention of individuals for up to 12 months on grounds of public safety.

Anti Social Activities Bill

‘Destroy property, lose property’: Suvendu defends twin public order bills

Bengal assembly passes twin Anti-Goonda Bills to crack down on anti-social activities, organised crime

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