West Bengal CID reopens 59 cases linked to 2021 post-poll violence, 181 fresh FIRs registered
The West Bengal CID has reopened 59 cases related to the 2021 post-poll violence and registered 181 new FIRs. This action comes in response to ongoing complaints about violence following the Assembly election results. The CID is revisiting previously closed cases to ensure thorough investigations are conducted.
- ▪The West Bengal CID has started 458 new inquiries related to post-poll violence.
- ▪A total of 181 fresh FIRs have been registered in connection with these complaints.
- ▪The CID is reopening 59 cases that had previously been closed for further examination.
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The West Bengal CID has initiated fresh action in connection with complaints related to the 2021 post-poll violence, with 458 new inquiries started and 181 fresh FIRs registered so far, an officer said on Monday (May 18, 2026).The State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has also reopened 59 cases in which final reports had earlier been submitted, he said."In view of the complaints received relating to post-poll violence in 2021, necessary legal action is being taken in accordance with procedure," a senior CID officer said.The CID officer said the agency was also revisiting cases that had earlier been closed. "So far, 59 cases where final reports had been submitted have been reopened for further examination.
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