Election Commission to retain 700 CAPF companies in West Bengal

Election Commission to retain 700 CAPF companies in West BengalThe Election Commission of India will retain 700 Central Armed Police Forces in West Bengal for security after assembly polls amid TMC criticism.Published on: Apr 30, 2026 7:13 AM ISTBy Prawesh Lama, New DelhiShare viaCopy link The Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to retain around 700 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in West Bengal until further orders, officials said on Wednesday, even as the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) criticised the massive security deployment for the assembly polls in the eastern state.Polling for the two-phased assembly elections in West Bengal concluded on Wednesday.

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