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TMC councillor arrested for threatening officer

West Bengal police have arrested TMC councillor Rajib Dalal for allegedly threatening a Returning Officer during candidate nomination.

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Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 02:41 UTC
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West Bengal police have arrested Trinamool Congress (TMC) councillor Rajib Dalal for allegedly threatening a Returning Officer during the nomination process for a TMC candidate. The arrest comes amid ongoing political tensions in the state ahead of upcoming elections. Dalal's detention highlights concerns about electoral integrity and political violence in West Bengal. Local authorities have not yet disclosed specific details about the nature of the threats or potential charges.
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