Central Forces Arrive in West Bengal Ahead of Elections: Kolkata Deployment Details
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Central Forces Arrive in West Bengal Ahead of Elections: Kolkata Deployment Details
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News18•02-03-2026, 11:08
Central Forces Arrive in West Bengal Ahead of Elections: Kolkata Deployment Details
•240 companies of central forces arrived in West Bengal in the first phase, with 12 companies deployed in Kolkata.
•Deployment details for Kolkata include 1 company each in Kashipur, Tollygunge, Taltala, Beleghata, Golf Green, Port Area, Gariahat, Polerhat, Bhangar, KLC.
•Haridevpur will receive 2 companies, and three companies consist of women personnel.
•The Election Commission decided on early deployment, with remaining forces expected by March 10th.
•This deployment follows the publication of the final voter list on February 28th, ahead of the 2026 election schedule announcement.