Calcutta, Nov. 7: The governor today discussed Nandigram with the chief minister and said he was “observing the rapidly evolving developments closely”.

A Raj Bhavan release later said Gopalkrishna Gandhi had received reports alleging violence and divisive activities by outsiders in the district.

The governor has brought these reports to the notice of the state and Union governments.

The state police chief and the home secretary earlier briefed the governor on the flare-up and steps taken by the government to contain the violence.

A.B. Vohra and Prasad Ranjan Ray had been summoned to Raj Bhavan after Mamata Banerjee sought central intervention to restore peace in Nandigram last evening.

Ray said: “We briefed the governor in detail on what happened in Nandigram and its adjoining areas.”

Chief secretary Amit Kiran Deb and the home secretary later met chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee. Sources said they discussed the deployment of central forces.

“I’ve been told that the Centre wants a report on Nandigram. A detailed one is being prepared,’’ the home secretary said.

Ray denied any fresh violence today, but admitted that CPM supporters have taken control of more villages. “The CPM (supporters) got into a few more areas like Mahespur, but there has been no resistance. With the CPM men, some homeless people have returned to their villages.”

According to Ray, most of the 2,000-odd people sheltered in camps in Nandigram and Khejuri were Bhoomi Uchchhed Pratirodh Committee supporters. “Some of those ousted are returning home, but the majority is still camping in places like Nandigram market and Sonachura. The homeless are contacting the block development officers and police for help.”

Ray, who had not confirmed any Maoist role in the violence yesterday, today said: “Yes, the Maoists were involved. But we haven’t got a confirmation of the landmine blast.’’