West Bengal Launches 4 Helplines To Curb Extortion
August 22, 2026 • National
The West Bengal Government has launched four dedicated toll-free helplines to help citizens report extortion, syndicate activities, illegal road and toll-tax collection, and illegal liquor-related activities. The initiative aims to provide people with a direct and accessible channel to report such practices and enable authorities to take quicker action on complaints. The helplines also allow citizens to report issues anonymously, strengthening the focus on transparency and public grievance redressal. The move is intended to curb organized illegal activities and make it easier for citizens to approach the administration without fear or difficulty.