CEC orders immediate arrest of those involved in post-poll violence in Bengal: Official

Mr. Jindal
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Wreckage is seen at the TMC office following the West Bengal Assembly election result, in Asansol, on May 5, 2026. Incidents of arson and vandalism at offices of the Trinamool Congress were reported across the State.

Wreckage is seen at the TMC office following the West Bengal Assembly election result, in Asansol, on May 5, 2026. Incidents of arson and vandalism at offices of the Trinamool Congress were reported across the State.
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar directed the authorities concerned to immediately arrest those involved in post-poll violence and vandalism in West Bengal, an official said on Wednesday (May 6, 2026).

The Election Commission’s directive came after two persons were killed in alleged incidents of post-poll violence in the state on Tuesday, besides scores of party offices being ransacked.

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