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ECI Orders NIA to Stop Bomb Threats in West Bengal Polls Before Phase Two
Politics
Published on 28 April 2026
NIA has been tasked with preventing explosives attacks
The Election Commission of India has directed the National Investigation Agency to take all necessary steps to prevent bombs or explosives from being used by miscreants to disrupt the second phase of West Bengal Assembly polls on Wednesday, officials said. The move underscores heightened security planning ahead of voting and aims to ensure a peaceful election process.
- ECI has instructed NIA to focus on bomb and explosives prevention
- Alert covers disruption attempts during West Bengal phase two polling
- Second phase voting is scheduled for Wednesday
- Officials say measures are being taken to ensure polling security
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