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Crime
Police Search TMC Leader’s Nandigram House Over Decades‑Old Cases Ahead of Oct 6 Bypoll
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 05:18 PM
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West Bengal police conducted a search operation at the residence of a Trinamool Congress leader in Nandigram, targeting cases that date back several decades, as the state gears up for the Oct 6 bypoll.
On a recent day, West Bengal police carried out a search operation at the house of a Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader located in Nandigram. The investigation focuses on criminal cases that have been pending for many years. The search was conducted ahead of the upcoming bypoll scheduled for October 6, which is expected to be a closely watched contest.
The police said that the operation was part of an ongoing effort to gather evidence related to the long‑standing cases. No new charges were announced during the search, but authorities confirmed that they are pursuing all available leads.
The timing of the search has drawn attention, as the bypoll is a critical political event for the state. The TMC, which has been the ruling party in West Bengal, is keen on maintaining its influence in the region.
While the police did not release specific details about the findings, the operation underscores the state's commitment to addressing historical legal matters before the electoral process begins.
The police said that the operation was part of an ongoing effort to gather evidence related to the long‑standing cases. No new charges were announced during the search, but authorities confirmed that they are pursuing all available leads.
The timing of the search has drawn attention, as the bypoll is a critical political event for the state. The TMC, which has been the ruling party in West Bengal, is keen on maintaining its influence in the region.
While the police did not release specific details about the findings, the operation underscores the state's commitment to addressing historical legal matters before the electoral process begins.