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Republic TV Crew Attacked in Murshidabad Covering Alleged Live Poll Rigging
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Attack erupted mid live coverage of alleged rigging
A Republic TV crew was assaulted in Murshidabad while covering the West Bengal elections in a live broadcast. The journalists were reporting alleged poll rigging as polling proceeded, but the coverage was interrupted by violence. The incident has reignited concerns about press safety on election day and the integrity of electoral transparency.
- Republic TV journalists were attacked during live election coverage
- The assault occurred in Murshidabad amid alleged poll rigging
- Incident raises fresh questions about press safety during voting
- Concerns grow over electoral transparency in West Bengal
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