June 3, 2024 12:36 PM

400 CAPF companies to remain in West Bengal until June 19 to curb post-poll violence

Nearly 400 companies (over 40,000 personnel) of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) will remain deployed in West Bengal until June 19 to contain post-election violence, sources said. "The ongoing deployment of 400 CAPF companies in West Bengal aims to establish area dominance, build confidence among citizens, and ensure a peaceful environment while maintaining law and order in the state," said officials requesting anonymity. The CAPF companies in the state include personnel from the Central ...