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TMC alleges central forces baton charged voters including a child in West Bengal 2026
Politics
Published on 29 April 2026
An injured child is at the center of claims
TMC MPs have alleged that central security forces baton-charged civilians, including women and a child, outside a polling booth in South 24 Parganas during the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. TMC leaders condemned the incident and demanded accountability. The Election Commission said action would be taken if security personnel were found involved, as a special observer monitored the situation.
- TMC alleges baton-charging of civilians including women and a child
- Incident reported outside polling booths in South 24 Parganas
- Election Commission warns of action if security personnel are found at fault
- Violence claims emerge alongside heightened electoral deployment
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