West Bengal Set To Launch 4 AI-Powered Helplines To Crack Down On Syndicate Raj, Cut Money And More

Published 28 July 2026 · india

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West Bengal Set To Launch 4 AI-Powered Helplines To Crack Down On Syndicate Raj, Cut Money And More Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: July 28, 2026, 08:59 IST The helplines will enable citizens to report complaints under four categories. Complains can be lodged against cut money, syndicate raj, illegal liquor and illegal tax. Rapid Read West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. (PTI Photo) In a major step aimed at cracking down on alleged syndicate operations, cut-money demands, illegal toll collection and illicit liquor trade, the West Bengal government will launch four dedicated toll-free helpline numbers on Tuesday. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is scheduled to formally launch the initiative from the State Police Headquarters. The helplines will enable citizens to report complaints related to four specific categories. Complains can be lodged against cut money, syndicate raj, illegal liquor business and illegal tax system.

According to sources in the government, all complaints will be received and processed through a dedicated control room at Nabanna under a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), creating a centralised grievance redressal mechanism. Under the new system, callers will be connected to trained tele-callers at the Nabanna control room, who will record the complaint and relevant details. The calls will be digitally logged, with records maintained separately for each complaint category. As part of the technology-enabled workflow, the recorded calls will be transcribed using AI-based speech-to-text technology. The transcribed text will then be processed using artificial intelligence to generate structured complaint reports. These reports will be consolidated into a single database and integrated with the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) Grievance Portal, allowing designated officials to examine the complaints, initiate action and generate Action Taken Reports (ATRs).

Government sources said the dedicated helpline system is intended to provide citizens with an accessible, centralised and traceable platform to report alleged extortion, illegal collections and organised criminal activities. By categorising complaints and integrating them with a digital monitoring system, the administration aims to improve accountability, tracking and follow-up. The initiative also carries significant political significance. During the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election campaign, the BJP repeatedly accused the previous Trinamool Congress government of allowing a “syndicate raj" and a culture of “cut money" to flourish across the state. The BJP had made the elimination of these practices a key electoral promise. The launch of the dedicated helpline network marks one of the first major administrative measures by the new government to fulfil that commitment by establishing an institutional mechanism for citizens to report such complaints and seek official action.