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Bengal Phase 2 polling erupts as ISF TMC clash and NIA begins crackdown
Politics
Published on 29 April 2026
A chase turns into street violence as bombs are recovered
Violent clashes broke out in West Bengal’s Bhangar during Phase 2 polling between Indian Secular Front (ISF) and Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers. The tension reportedly intensified after ISF candidate Naushad Siddiqui chased rival workers, prompting central forces to intervene and carry out a lathi-charge. Authorities say NIA has launched a probe amid reports of crude bombs recovered in Purba Bardhaman.
- Clashes during Phase 2 polling hit Bhangar between ISF and TMC workers
- Reportedly a candidate chase escalated tensions before central forces stepped in
- A lathi-charge was used to bring the situation under control
- NIA probe follows reports of crude bombs recovered in Purba Bardhaman
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