West Bengal Election 2026: Central Forces Begin Route Marches in Sensitive Bhutan Border Areas

• Central forces initiated route marches in Jaigaon, Alipurduar district, West Bengal, ahead of the 2026 elections.
• Personnel inspected the first and second Bhutan gates in the India-Bhutan border town of Jaigaon, accompanied by Jaigaon Police Station's OC Nayan Das.
• Jaigaon, a diverse and commercially prosperous town, is known as the gateway to Phuentsholing, Bhutan, and is a significant tourist destination.
• The administration is paying special attention to sensitive areas within Jaigaon, which houses Jaigaon Police Station and SSB 53 Battalion.
• Route marches were conducted from Jaigaon Police Station to the Supermarket area and also in the Bhulan Turning area.