EC asks NIA to ensure bombs not used to disrupt Bengal polls on April 29
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 14:10 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The Election Commission (EC) has directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to ensure that explosives are not used to disrupt the upcoming elections in West Bengal. The directive comes after crude bombs were recovered and a minor blast reported.
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