WB Assembly Election 2026: DM-SP's 'Striking' Visit to India-Bhutan Border

• Alipurduar DM Shevale Abhijit Tukaram and SP Amit Kumar Sau inspected the India-Bhutan border in Jaigaon ahead of the 2026 WB Assembly Elections.
• The visit included key areas like Bhutan Gate, Chinese Line, and Jharna Basti, with increased surveillance following election announcements.
• Officials conducted a route march with central forces, visited sensitive booths, and assured residents of peaceful elections.
• This marks the first time the DM and SP personally assessed the border situation, intensifying surveillance in diverse border areas.
• The district administration aims to ensure peaceful elections despite geographical diversity, remote, and sensitive areas.