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Post poll violence erupts across West Bengal districts police launch probes after attacks and arsons
Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
Crude bombs and shop burnings tied to assaults
Post-poll violence has been reported across multiple districts in West Bengal, including South 24 Parganas, Murshidabad, Malda and North 24 Parganas. Reports include shops being set ablaze, crude bomb explosions and attacks on political workers. Police have deployed additional forces, detained individuals and begun investigations to determine the triggers and those responsible.
- Violence reported in several West Bengal districts after polling
- Incidents include arson, crude bomb explosions and attacks on workers
- Police deployed forces and started detentions and investigations
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