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CEC orders immediate arrests after West Bengal post poll violence leaves deaths and vandalism
Politics
Published on 6 May 2026
Two deaths reported as CEC demands swift action
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has ordered the immediate arrest of people allegedly involved in post-election violence in West Bengal. The unrest has reportedly left two people dead and triggered vandalism across affected areas. In response, police have intensified surveillance and increased patrolling in neighbourhoods marked by incidents, aiming to curb further escalation.
- CEC directs immediate arrests linked to post poll violence
- Incidents have reportedly resulted in two fatalities
- Vandalism and unrest reported across affected neighbourhoods
- Police have ramped up surveillance and patrolling
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