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CAPF to stay in Bengal 60 days after polls

Amit Shah announces CAPF will remain in West Bengal for 60 days post-election to prevent violence.

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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 03:25 UTC
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will remain deployed in West Bengal for 60 days after the Assembly election results, citing a history of post-poll violence in the state. The decision aims to ensure peace and security following the final phase of voting and the results on May 4. Past incidents have involved loss of lives and property damage, prompting this security push.
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