In West Bengal, police have arrested 354 people from many parts of the State so far, in connection with violence and damage caused to government property during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act. According to official sources, though protests are continuing, the overall situation is under control. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has once again appealed to the people to shun violence and urged them to take part in a peaceful and democratic movement. <br />''<br />''Participating in a rally in Kolkata this afternoon, Ms. Banerjee said that their protests against NRC and Citizenship Amendment Act will continue till both are withdrawn. The Chief Minister also appealed to Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar to stand by the government to maintain peace. Our Kolkata Correspondent that train services and vehicular traffic remained affected at several places in the State for the fourth consecutive day today due to ongoing protests on roads and rail tracks.<br />''<br />''<br />
News On AIR | December 16, 2019 9:25 PM
354 people arrested in West Bengal in connection with Citizenship Amendment Act violence