Following the recent elections on May 4, West Bengal has witnessed a troubling rise in post-poll violence, prompting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to take decisive action. In a high-level meeting held shortly after midnight on May 5, top security officials, including the Director General of West Bengal Police and leaders from the Central Armed Police Forces, convened to address the escalating unrest. The meeting resulted in a series of directives aimed at restoring law and order, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy towards violence. Authorities reported 257 incidents of violence and 433 arrests across various districts, with the Kolkata Police leading in arrests at 52. Key measures include the potential imposition of curfews under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), the establishment of joint control rooms, and the deployment of Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) to ensure swift responses to disturbances. The situation remains tense as the state transitions to its first BJP-led administration, with ongoing efforts to monitor and prevent further violence.