Alipurduar Protests Erupt: Election Staff Attacked Over Deleted Voter Names

• Extreme protests erupted in Alipurduar after the supplementary voter list was published, leading to the deletion of names.
• Election Commission flying squad personnel were harassed and assaulted by agitated crowds while attempting to control the situation.
• Voters are angered by the removal of 42 to 140 names from the list, questioning why deletions weren't made earlier.
• Protesters blocked the Assam-Bengal National Highway, burning tires and demanding assurance from the District Magistrate.
• Police intervened to rescue Election Commission officials, but tension remains high in the affected areas.