Kolkata Police has imposed Section 163 of the BNSS across seven areas of West Bengal where ballot papers and EVMs are stored, ahead of vote counting for the state assembly elections. The move restricts gatherings and rallies in these zones to maintain security and prevent disturbances around election materials as counting approaches.
Days after worker protests in Noida demanding higher pay and flexible hours, authorities have tightened security for Labour Day. Police say Section 163 has been imposed until May 8, as a precaution to keep events by labour unions peaceful. Officials claim industrial operations are continuing without disruption, with adequate police deployment across the district to maintain law and order.
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