Bengal Poll Violence Alert: Central Forces On High Alert In Three Districts As Unrest Fears Rise

As the first phase of voting in West Bengal nears its end, fresh concerns have emerged about possible disturbances in the final hours of polling.

Election authorities have issued a warning after receiving inputs that miscreants may become active in certain districts later in the day.

Alert Issued for Sensitive Districts

According to sources, the Election Commission has identified three districts as sensitive during the closing phase of voting:

• Murshidabad
• Cooch Behar
• Birbhum

Officials believe that there is a risk of trouble after 4 PM, when polling is in its final stage. Intelligence inputs suggest that anti-social elements may attempt to disrupt the process.

Fears of Booth Jamming and Violence

The Commission has warned that miscreants could try to take control of polling areas and engage in illegal activities such as booth jamming. There are also concerns about possible clashes and attempts to influence voting in the last hours.

Such incidents, if they occur, could affect the smooth conduct of elections and create panic among voters.

Central Forces Put on High Alert

In response to the warning, central security forces have been placed on high alert. They have been instructed to remain fully prepared to act quickly if any disturbance occurs.
Authorities have also directed security personnel to increase vigilance, especially in sensitive booths and areas where tension has been reported earlier in the day.

Commission Urges Strict Monitoring

The Election Commission has stressed the need for strict monitoring to ensure that the situation remains under control until voting concludes. Officials are closely tracking developments on the ground to prevent any escalation.

Repeated instructions have been issued to maintain peace and ensure that voters can cast their ballots without fear.

Focus on Peaceful Completion of Voting

With most of the voting time already over, the final hours are considered crucial. Authorities are working to ensure that polling ends smoothly without any major incidents.