Escalating Tensions in Malda, West Bengal Over Voter Roll Discrepancies
Highway Blocked, Police Vehicle Vandalised: Tensions Escalate In Bengal’s Malda Over Voter Roll Row
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Tensions escalated in Malda, West Bengal, as protesters clashed with police over alleged voter roll discrepancies. Demonstrators blocked highways, vandalized a police vehicle, and demanded the restoration of names removed from the electoral rolls. The unrest has led to multiple police cases and increased security in the area.
- 01Protests erupted in Malda over alleged voter roll discrepancies.
- 02Demonstrators blocked highways and vandalized a police vehicle.
- 03Injuries were reported during clashes between protesters and police.
- 04The Supreme Court criticized state authorities for failing to protect judicial officers.
- 05Security has been heightened with additional police and central forces deployed.
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On Thursday, tensions flared in Malda, West Bengal, as protesters clashed with police over alleged discrepancies in voter rolls. In the Jadupur Bypass area of English Bazar, demonstrators attempted to block National Highway 12, leading to the vandalism of a police vehicle and injuries to the driver. Protests spread to multiple locations, including the Manikchak Stand area, where residents blocked roads, burned tires, and staged sit-ins. Protesters claimed that legitimate voters were removed from the rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, demanding the restoration of deleted names. The unrest follows a previous incident in Kaliachak, where judicial officers involved in voter verification were gheraoed for hours. The Supreme Court expressed strong disapproval of the state authorities' handling of the situation, emphasizing their failure to protect judicial officers. In response to the violence, police have registered 10 cases and increased security presence in sensitive areas.
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The unrest has disrupted traffic and raised concerns among local residents about their voting rights, potentially affecting upcoming elections.
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