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EC orders strict action against 800 West Bengal suspects tied to voter intimidation
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Accountability push after arrests top 500 already
The Election Commission of India has directed West Bengal’s Director General of Police to take strict preventive measures against 800 individuals flagged for voter intimidation and attempts to disrupt elections. The EC said more than 500 suspects have already been arrested and stressed accountability across every police level, warning against any lapses as polling unfolds.
- EC instructs police to act preventively against 800 flagged individuals
- Over 500 arrests have already been made in the case
- Focus is on stopping intimidation and election disruption
- EC demands accountability at all police levels
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