West Bengal CM launches helpline numbers to tackle corruption
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has launched a series of toll-free helplines to combat corruption, including extortion and illegal toll collection. The government plans to use AI to categorize complaints before police investigation.
Why it matters
This represents a significant administrative effort to digitize and streamline anti-corruption measures in regional Indian governance.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) launched several helpline numbers to prevent corruption in public life.
People can call toll-free helpline numbers to register complaints on four different subjects: cut money-related complaints, allegations of syndicates extorting money, illegal toll booths, and bootlegging.
“A special control room will be operational from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.,” Mr. Adhikari said, adding that citizens can register genuine grievances across four toll-free numbers, and prompt action will be taken.
The State government has operationalised dedicated helpline numbers for reporting cut money (155445), extortion (155334), illegal toll booths (155337) and bootlegging (155339). “Citizens can register genuine grievances across four toll-free numbers, and prompt action will be taken…. Sharing false information will attract legal action under applicable laws,” the Chief Minister said.
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