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IPS on deputations leading CAPF cadres: New law stokes old conflicts

Raju Das -
An in-depth analysis of the IPS vs. CAPF cadre dispute, exploring the constitutional standoff over the CAPF Act, 2026, and the battle for paramilitary leadership.
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West Bengal: Falta witnesses peaceful voting for the first time in decades during repoll with 87.90% turnout, TMC candidate Jahangir Khan refrains from voting

OpIndia Staff -
Fresh voting has begun across all 285 polling stations in West Bengal's Falta Assembly constituency under heavy security.
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No more hooliganism by TMC? 700 companies of central forces to remain in West Bengal after Vidhan Sabha election to prevent post-poll violence, confirms...

OpIndia Staff -
An EC official stated, "The forces will be stationed in sensitive areas and will assist the state administration in maintaining normalcy."
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Days before the Malda violence, judicial officers had written to the District Magistrate, raising concerns over security arrangements: Read details

OpIndia Staff -
The officers also highlighted infrastructural flaws in the Kaliachak-II BDO office, including insufficient workspace and "lack of adequate and hygienic washroom facilities".
Government and Policy

Election Commission removes seven CAPF personnel from election duty in West Bengal for breaching code of conduct by attending Iftar party

OpIndia Staff -
The EC is using the incident as an example to train the CAPF personnel.
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CAPF Bill 2026 explained: How the government plans to streamline forces, address stagnation, and retain strategic IPS oversight

Ramesh P Singh -
The CAPF Bill 2026 institutionalises IPS–CAPF synergy, balancing cadre reforms with a unified and stronger national security framework.
Government and Policy

West Bengal: 480 CAPF companies to be deployed from 1st March ahead of assembly elections, ECI asks administration to identify sensitive areas

OpIndia Staff -
In a significant move to bolster security ahead of the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has authorised the...
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Murshidabad violence: Calcutta HC extends CAPF stay, says no provocative speeches allowed, Suvendu Adhikari demands NIA inquiry

OpIndia Staff -
On 17th April, the Calcutta High Court issued a directive for central forces to remain present in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal
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Youth will now be able to write Central Armed Police Forces examination in all languages in eighth schedule, including Tamil: Amit Shah

ANI -
Home Minister Amit Shah declared that youth will now be able to write their Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) examination in all languages in the eighth schedule
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Election Commission learns from TMC’s orgy of violence in West Bengal, to retain 40000 personnel in the State post-elections: Reports

OpIndia Staff -
An official told ANI, "The decision was taken anticipating post-poll violence in West Bengal."
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