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Central forces deployment extended in Bengal till June 19 amid post-poll unrest

  • Central forces deployment extended in WB until June 19 
  • Earlier the deployment period was set to end on June 6
  • 400 companies of forces to be deployed in sensitive areas

03 Jun 2024

Central forces deployment extended in Bengal till June 19 amid post-poll unrest

The Election Commission of India has announced that central forces will remain deployed in West Bengal until June 19, following reports of post-poll violence. The decision extends the original deployment period, which was set to end on June 6.

Around 400 companies of central forces will be stationed in sensitive areas to prevent any untoward incidents. This decision comes as unrest continues in Bengal, with violent incidents reported in several districts since the final phase of Lok Sabha elections on June 1.

Supporters of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) were allegedly attacked in Kultali and Bhangore by workers of the Indian Secular Front (ISF) and the BJP, both of whom denied the allegations. On Sunday night, bombs were reportedly hurled at the North Kashipur police station, and two TMC workers were allegedly beaten. The ISF accused TMC supporters of retaliating by sending 300-400 bikers into the area, resulting in further clashes. The violence has led to several injuries, including two TMC women supporters who were hospitalized in Kultali.

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