ECI orders Bengal police to seize all bombs within 24 hours and arrest bomb makers

Officers warned of unprecedented consequences if any explosives remain

The Election Commission of India has ordered West Bengal Police to run a 24-hour operation to arrest people involved in bomb-making and seize all explosive materials. The ECI warned officers that they would face “unprecedented consequences” if any threatening items are found. The National Investigation Agency will probe all such cases, with the directive aimed at ensuring election-related security.