The CID brought three accused before a local court in North 24 Parganas in the Chandranath Rath murder case. After a detailed submission by Public Prosecutor Bivas Chatterjee, the court granted the investigating agency 13 days of police custody. The administration remains on high alert as the high-profile case continues to unfold.
Hours before West Bengal vote counting, thousands of VVPAT slips were reportedly found dumped on a road in North 24 Parganas, triggering a scuffle. The Election Commission of India (ECI) launched a probe into the incident and later issued a clarification, seeking to address questions about the circumstances and implications for the counting process.
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Voting for the last phase of West Bengal Assembly elections began in North 24 Parganas. BJP Panihati candidate Ratna Debnath said she noticed a potential issue with an EVM button while casting her vote and urged people to turn out in large numbers. She expressed hope for justice in a tightly watched contest as polling got underway.
In North 24 Parganas, Bengal’s assembly battleground, voters are weighing industrial distress from jute mill closures against everyday law and order worries. Political attention is driven by the rivalry between Arjun Singh and Partha Bhowmick, with local conflicts adding to uncertainty. Parties are campaigning with promises of revival and welfare, seeking to win over a strained electorate.
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