Jurisdiction:
North: Bishnupur – 1 PS
North East: Baruipur PS
South: Joynagar PS
South West: Mandir Bazar PS
West: Usthi PS
Area Profile: Magrahat Police Station has a jurisdictional area of 137.25 Sq. Kms. It provides service to about 320,000 people who live in the two community development blocks–Magrahat–I and Magrahat–II. Males constitute 51 percent and females 49 percent, of which 55 percent are Muslims, 43 percent are Hindus, 1.5 percent are Christians and 0.5 percent are Buddhists. Gram Panchayats of Magrahat–I are Iyarpur, Ektara, Hariharpur, Kalikapota, Lakshmikantapur, Rangilabad, Sherpur, Sirakol, Srichanda, Usthi and Uttar Kusum. Whereas Magrahat–II consists of Amratala, Dhamua North, Dhamua South, Dhanpota, Dihikalash, Gokarni, Hotor Maryada, Jugdia, Magrahat East, Magrahat West, Mohanpur, Multi, Nainan and Urelchandpur Gram Panchayats. Magrahat East Assembly seat comes under its jurisdiction. One Block Primary Health Centre is situated in Magrahat–II block. As many as 17 High Schools and Higher Secondary Schools, 2 Madrassas and 187 Primary Schools cater to the education needs of the children in the area. Literacy rate is around65.36 percent.
Challenges: Crimes against women are the major problem in Magrahat where both polygamy and polyandry are prevalent. Cases on domestic violence under section 498A are rampant. Elopements, abduction under section 363/363 A cases are very frequent which had become major challenges. Besides, women and girls trafficking are also a major concern. “We are doing our best to stop the trafficking of young girls and women, and also provide support to those rescued for their rehabilitation” said Himanshu Biswas,Officer in charge of Magrahat Police Station.
Policing: Police patrolling is done in a regular manner. Meeting with community leaders are done to take stock of the prevailing situation. Civic volunteers and village police also patrol the area to take immediate corrective actions. These measures have led to comparatively lower crime rates than earlier times. Instances of mob violence had been recorded in the past, as the area is communally sensitive. Reports also come in of robbery and dacoity; offences against property. Kalashand Nainan are vulnerable places under the jurisdiction of Magrahat Police Station. Seven police camps are located at— Radhanagar, Rongonberia, Multi, Jhinkarhat, Moukhali, Fankerbazar and Bakipur. One camp is in the premises of thepolice station. Last year, in connection with the seizure of 280 gms of Heroin from Madhyamgram, the accused was hiding at Magrahat. After receiving a tip off, the cops tracked him by intercepting his location by his mobile number and nabbed him. One was a Bangladeshi national among the total three arrested.
Beyond Policing: Conventional and community policing go hand in hand for the betterment of the society. Various community initiatives such as blood donation camps, anti-drug rallies, traffic awareness and tree plantation programs are organised through out the year. Awareness about traffic rules and disciplined driving is carried out extensively among the younger generation. “Swayangsiddha”, the pilot project of South 24 Pargana police is being implemented across Magrahat in girls’ schools to prevent trafficking and child marriages.
Trivia: An officer of 2004 batch, Himanshu Biswas was posted at Kasba PS as probationary officer in 2005 after completion of training and worked there for two months. Later he was transferred to Kakdwip policestation after completion of probation period and worked there till the end of 2008. In the beginning of 2009 he was transferred to Ghola and worked there for six months as a Sub-Inspector. In the latter half of 2009 he was again transferred to Kakdwip police station. In early 2010 he was posted at Bishnupur police station in South 24 Parganas. In June 2012 he was transferred to Sundarban Coastal police station and served there for three and a half years. In mid 2016 he was posted as officer in charge of Magrahat police station.
Present Strength:
OC- 1, SI- 7, ASI- 7, Lady Constable- 6, Lady Home Guard– 1, Constable- 23, Computer Assistant– 1, Home Guard- 2, Civic Volunteer– 409, Village Police- 13.
Magrahat Police Station
Address: Magrahat Road, West Bengal. Pin: 743329 Phone: 9073343552
By Our Correspondent
