West Bengal authorities detained 2,473 people in just two and a half days ahead of the second phase of the state assembly elections. Officials say the move follows intensified surveillance and targets individuals identified as potential troublemakers, with Purba Bardhaman seeing the highest number of detentions. The Election Commission insists the process is aimed at ensuring free and fair polling.
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