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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Shiv Sahay Singh

West Bengal on the boil as filing of papers continues for panchayat polls

Violence and chaos was witnessed in certain parts of West Bengal on Wednesday (June 14) during the filing of nomination papers for panchayat polls.

Bhangar in South 24 Parganas which has witnessed violence since the start of nomination process on June 9, remained on the boil on the fifth day of filing of nomination papers. Supporters of the Trinamool Congress and Indian Secular Front (ISF) were seen on the roads with sticks and batons as the police had a tough time in maintaining law and order. Crude bombs were hurled in the area.

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