EC asks NIA to ensure bombs not used to disrupt Bengal polls on April 29
The Election Commission of India has requested the National Investigation Agency to prevent the use of bombs during the upcoming phase of polling in West Bengal. This directive follows the recovery of crude bombs and a minor explosion in the state. The EC is implementing strict measures to ensure a safe voting environment and has increased security presence in response to past incidents of violence.
- ▪The Election Commission has asked the NIA to ensure bombs are not used to disrupt voting in West Bengal.
- ▪Crude bombs were recovered from a TMC worker's house in South 24 Parganas district.
- ▪The NIA has registered a case to investigate the recovery of 79 crude bombs in the state.
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Ahead of phase two of polling in West Bengal, the Election Commission has asked the National Investigation Agency to ensure bombs are not used by miscreants to disrupt voting and target workers of political parties, poll authority officials said on Tuesday (April 28, 2026).Also read: West Bengal Phase 2 Polling LIVEThe directive comes after recovery of crude bombs in the poll-bound State and reports of a minor blast.ALSO WATCH West Bengal elections Phase 2: A look at the key constituencies, candidates, and important issuesWhile the phase one of polls in the State took place on April 23, the second phase will be held on Wednesday (April 29).EC officials said the poll body is taking stringent measures to prevent any poll-day or post-poll violence in West Bengal.On April 26, police recovered…
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