PM Modi on Birbhum killings: hope Mamata Banerjee govt takes strict action

Amid a political controversy over Birbhum killings, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hoped that the Mamata Banerjee government in Bengal takes strictest possible action. 

"I express my condolences over Birbhum violence. Whatever help is needed to book culprits, I assure all possible help from Centre to State. I hope state government takes strict action against culprits, and those who encourage such criminals should not be forgiven too," said PM Modi.