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200 FIRs, 433 Arrests in West Bengal Post-Poll Violence; 1,100 Detentions, CAPFs Deployed
West Bengal police report 200 FIRs and 433 arrests since the May 4 election results, with 1,100 people detained preemptively. The Election Commission directed zero tolerance for post-poll violence, and security arrangements around key figures were adjusted while CAPFs remain deployed.
Why It Matters
The report shows the state’s security and political oversight response in the immediate aftermath of the elections, highlighting central direction and police actions to curb violence.
Timeline
3 Events
May 6, 2026: DGP statement on post-poll violence and security arrangements
May 6, 2026
DGP Siddh Nath Gupta stated that 200 FIRs have been registered and 433 arrests made in connection with post-poll violence since the election results. He also said that 1,100 people have been placed under preventive detention. The DGP explained that some additional security arrangements outside the residences and offices of outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee have been withdrawn, though security per protocol for them continues and the withdrawn personnel are being utilized to maintain law and order. He appealed to the public not to take the law into their own hands and said the police will lodge suo motu cases if required. Per the ECI's directions, 500 CAPF companies have remained deployed in West Bengal and will stay until further orders.
May 5, 2026: ECI directs zero tolerance toward post-poll violence
May 5, 2026
The Election Commission of India directed West Bengal's Chief Secretary, the Director General of Police, and CAPFs deployed in the state to ensure zero tolerance towards post-poll violence.
May 4, 2026: Election results declared
May 4, 2026
The results of the West Bengal Assembly elections were declared on May 4, 2026.