Election Commission of India flags seven sensitive districts ahead of West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 phase one, deploying heavy central forces and 2,193 QRTs. Enhanced booth security, strict monitoring, and two-stage voter verification aim to curb violence and intimidation
The Supreme Court censured West Bengal for failing to protect seven judicial officers gheraoed in Malda during the SIR electoral roll drive, ordering a CBI or NIA probe, and directing enhanced security and accountability for state officials
Investigation revealed that the accused, Haque was involved in cross-border smuggling and circulation of FICN after procuring the same from his associates in Bangladesh