Post-Poll Tensions Surge in West Bengal: Allegations, Assaults, and Arrests

Following the West Bengal assembly polls, incidents of alleged violence have erupted in Murshidabad, Malda, and North 24 Parganas districts. Attacks on political agents and workers have been reported, leading to injuries and arrests. Accusations between parties heighten tensions as police investigate the situations.

Post-poll allegations of violence have emerged in West Bengal's Murshidabad, Malda, and North 24 Parganas districts, as revealed by local police on Friday.

One significant incident involved a CPI(M) polling agent, Ruhul Amin, who was reportedly attacked in Murshidabad by an alleged group led by a TMC regional leader. Despite Amin's complaints, initial police action was reportedly lacking until the intervention of a CPI(M) candidate, claimed the party.

In another event in Malda, BJP's Mahananda Mondal was allegedly assaulted by suspected TMC workers, prompting a police investigation. Meanwhile, a clash between TMC and BJP workers in North 24 Parganas led to injuries and arrests, underscoring the continuing political friction in the aftermath of the elections.