Updated: May 24, 2020 8:08:11 am
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was stopped by demonstrators in the city's Taratala area, and had to get down from her car to placate them.
The Indian Army Saturday deployed five columns in Kolkata and two of its neighbouring districts to help the state restore essential infrastructure and services in the wake of destruction wrought by Cyclone Amphan.
The Army's announcement came hours after the state Home Department sought its help even as protests continued in several parts of the city and suburbs because of authorities' failure to restore water supply and power.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was stopped by demonstrators in the city's Taratala area, and had to get down from her car to placate them.
“GoWB mobilises maximum strength in unified command mode on 24×7 basis for immediate restoration of essential infrastructure and services asap. Army support has been called for; NDRF and SDRF teams deployed; Railways, port and private sector too requested to supply teams and equipment,” the Home Department tweeted.
A state government official said the Army had been already deployed in Ballygunge, Tollygunge and Behala in Kolkata;…
