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NIA ramps up teams across Bengal before phase two polls on explosives and illegal arms
Politics
Published on 28 April 2026
Crude bombs and illegal weapons probes expand across key districts
Ahead of West Bengal’s second phase of polling, the NIA has deployed multiple teams across several districts including Purba Bardhaman, South 24 Parganas, Hooghly, Nadia, Howrah and Kolkata. Officials say the exercise is precautionary to support a peaceful vote and ensure swift action if any incident occurs, with active probing tied to crude bomb recoveries and illegal arms and ammunition cases.
- NIA teams are deployed across multiple West Bengal districts
- The move targets faster response ahead of phase two polling
- Officials say probes focus on crude bombs, illegal arms and ammunition
- Operations aim to prevent electoral violence and disruptions
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