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In-depth: Who attacked whom after West Bengal election results?

Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee rejected all the allegation by the BJP. She said after West Bengal election results were announced, many BJP workers and supporters have attacked TMC workers, but we asked our men not to get provoked by their act and instead report to the police.

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Bengal violence

Ever since results of the West Bengal Assembly election were announced on Sunday, social media has been agog with images and videos of alleged violence in the state. Most of these are from either BJP party workers or journalists sympathetic to the party.

Here’s why you saw Bengal violence videos after vote counting

The startling fact is that most of these have been debunked by West Bengal Police or other state authorities as being fake and only promoting a one-sided narrative that suits the BJP. It must be remembered that the BJP won 77 of the 292 seats that went in for election, despite its high-voltage, high-expenditure campaign that was shattered by the Trinamool Congress, which won 213 seats.

But the IT-savvy cannot be dissuaded and promoted and pushed fake old videos, old photos and unrelated tweets to build the case for the Centre to bring the Mamata Banerjee-led government to heel by measures such as Article 356 which can be invoked citing law and order conditions.

Among the many grainy videos shared out of concern for Bengal and BJP party workers, there is a fake video where a mob can be vandalizing a police van and chasing officers.

The video seems to have been shot in January this year when an angry group attacked a police van and chased a policeman over the death of a youngster who was allegedly framed in a crime, said an Altnews report.

Recycled old videos stoke fresh violence

Another video shared by BJP’s West Bengal General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya blamed Muslims. It said, TMC Muslim goons are beating up BJP workers in Nandigram.

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Reports said the video shared by Vijayvargiya was fake and it was related to a personal dispute and had nothing to do with post-poll violence.

There is also fake news being spread of a gangrape of a woman BJP worker by Trinamool Congress workers at Birbhum’s Nanoor.

Election Commission-appointed Birbhum SP Nagendra Tripathi told media that the reports of a gangrape in Birbhum are fake.

In another video shared by BJP’s Mahila Morcha social media national in-charge, Priti Gandhi, people can be seen dancing with swords to the TMC poll song Khela Hobe playing in the background.

CID West Bengal investigated the video and said the video is fake. CID West Bengal appealed to people not to spread fake videos which is not related to the current situation.

Was there no violence at all?

There was violence. Yes, people from both TMC and BJP were involved in attacks on each other. Some CPM leader were also attacked and key CPM activists were killed.

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In Purba Bardhaman, 4 people were killed in clashes between the TMC and the BJP. The incident took place when motorcycle-borne TMC supporters were going to Nabagram when they were attacked by BJP workers in Jamalpur police station limits.

Two were declared brought dead by Burdwan Medical College and Hospital when rushed there. On this, the TMC said four people were killed, of whom 3 were TMC supporters.

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A local BJP leader blamed TMC supporters for causing the violence since they were raising slogans and jeering BJP workers. Police said 23 people were detained and a security blanket has been imposed in troublesome areas.

TMC supporters were also being accused of vandalising the homes and shops of BJP workers in various parts of Galsi.

BJP leader and General Secretary, Jharkhand, Dr Pradip Varma, shared a video burning BJP office in West Bengal. He said wining and loosing happens, burning BJP office shows the mentality of TMC.

What did Mamata Banerjee say?

Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee rejected all the allegation by the BJP. She said after West Bengal election results were announced, many BJP workers and supporters have attacked TMC workers, but we asked our men not to get provoked by their act and instead report to the police, Mamata said. She has appealed to the people to maintain peace and calm, and asked them not to fall prey to provocation.

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The BJP is, however, not going to rest and will continue to organize nationwide protests to highlight the violent nature of the West Bengal government, said party leaders.

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Jammu & Kashmir: 5 soldiers killed after Army vehicle plunges into gorge in Poonch

“Today at around 17:40 hrs (5.40 pm), an Army vehicle of 11 Maratha Light Infantry, which was on its way from from Nilam headquarters to Balnoi Ghora Post along the LoC, met with an accident near Ghora Post,” said officials.

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Five soldiers lost their lives and several others were injured when an Army vehicle veered off the road and fell into a deep gorge in the Balnoi area of Mendhar, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday, according to officials.

The incident occurred as the vehicle, part of the 11 Madras Light Infantry (11 MLI), was traveling from Nilam Headquarters to Balnoi Ghora Post. Reports indicate that the vehicle plunged approximately 350 feet into a steep gorge near its destination.

Upon learning of the accident, the Quick Reaction Team from 11 MLI rapidly mobilized to the scene to initiate rescue operations. The injured personnel received immediate medical attention, and efforts are currently underway to evacuate them for further treatment.

In a message on X, the White Knight Corps expressed their deep condolences for the tragic loss of five courageous soldiers, stating, “All ranks of #WhiteKnightCorps extend their deepest condolences on the tragic loss of five brave soldiers in a vehicle accident during operational duty in the #Poonch sector. Rescue operations are ongoing, and the injured personnel are receiving medical care.”

“Today at around 17:40 hrs (5.40 pm), an Army vehicle of 11 Maratha Light Infantry, which was on its way from from Nilam headquarters to Balnoi Ghora Post along the LoC, met with an accident near Ghora Post,” said officials.

This incident follows a similar accident last month, where one Army personnel died and another was injured when their vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. This crash, which occurred on November 4 near Badog village in Kalakote, resulted in Naik Badri Lal and Sepoy Jai Prakash suffering critical injuries; Lal ultimately succumbed to his injuries while in treatment.

On November 2, another tragedy struck when a vehicle skidded off a hilly road in Reasi district, claiming the lives of a woman and her 10-month-old son, while three others sustained serious injuries.

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Over 350 Himachal Pradesh roads shut amid snowfall, 4 dead

Meanwhile, post-monsoon rainfall from October 1 to December 24 has shown a deficit of 92% of the normal level of 70.4 mm.

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In Himachal Pradesh, a significant snowfall in the past 24 hours has resulted in four fatalities and the shutdown of approximately 700 electric transformers along with over 350 roads, including three national highways. This has left around 500 vehicles stranded, among which are more than 300 buses.

The snowfall, which began yesterday, has been recorded in various districts such as Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti, as well as the higher elevations of Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, Chamba, and Sirmaur.

On a positive note, the situation has attracted a large number of tourists heading to Shimla and nearby areas in hopes of enjoying a white Christmas. According to MK Seth, president of the Shimla Hotel and Tourism Stakeholders’ Association, hotel occupancy in the historic town has exceeded 70%, 30% higher than usual.

Tragically, four individuals lost their lives in accidents over the last day, with several others injured due to vehicles skidding in hazardous conditions. Key national highways connecting Attari to Leh, Sanj to Aut in Kullu, and Khab Sangam in Kinnaur to Gramphoo in Lahaul and Spiti are currently blocked.

Among the affected areas, Shimla has the highest number of closed roads, totaling 89, followed by Kinnaur with 44 and Mandi with 25. The State Emergency Operation Centre reported that 683 transformers are inactive, leaving some regions without electricity.

Authorities have urged tourists to follow the advice of district officials and police, heed local guidance, and avoid driving on snowy roads. Khadrala experienced the highest snowfall, receiving 24 cm, followed by Sangla with 16.5 cm, and Shillaro at 15.3 cm. Other areas such as Chopal and Jubbal recorded 15 cm each, while Kalpa received 13.7 cm, Nichar 10 cm, Shimla 7 cm, Pooh 6 cm, and Jot 5 cm.

Manali and Dalhousie suburbs also saw snowfall since Monday, with light rain experienced in parts of the mid and lower hills. An intense cold wave is affecting the lower hills of Mandi, while cold conditions are noted in Una and Chamba.

The Meteorological Office reported dense, moderate, and shallow fog in Bilaspur, Sundernagar, and Mandi. An ‘orange’ warning has been issued for severe cold in Bilaspur, Una, Hamirpur, and Mandi, and a ‘yellow’ warning for dense fog in areas around the Bhakra dam reservoir and Balh Valley in Mandi until Thursday.

The coldest recorded temperature was in Kukumseri, Lahaul and Spiti, at minus 6.9 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, post-monsoon rainfall from October 1 to December 24 has shown a deficit of 92% of the normal level of 70.4 mm.

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Delhi Pollution: GRAP 4 revoked in capital, NCR as air quality improves

The GRAP 4 measures were implemented in Delhi after the air quality index (AQI) hit alarming levels on 16th December 2024

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Delhi Pollution: GRAP 4 revoked in capital, NCR as air quality improves

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) today revoked Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). Nonetheless, measures under stages 1, 2, and 3 will remain in force to manage pollution levels. The GRAP 4 measures have been in effect in the entire NCR since December 16 after deterioration in air quality. 

This move follows after the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 401 at 8 AM. The AQI on Monday fell into the severe category, measuring 403 at 7 am. Reportedly, AQI in several areas of the national capital was also recorded as ‘severe.’

Reports said, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI at 439, 456 at Ashok Vihar, 473 at Bawana, 406 at CRRI Mathura Road and 430 at Narela. Notably, an AQI between 0-50 is considered good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101-200 is moderate, 201-300 is poor, 301-400 is very poor, and 401-500 is severe.

The GRAP 4 measures were implemented in Delhi after the air quality index (AQI) hit alarming levels on 16th December 2024. The Air Quality Index breached the 350 mark during the day, prompting the GRAP Sub-Committee to implement Stage-III measures. On the same day, by 10 PM, the AQI soared to 401, surpassing the severe plus category threshold. According to the Supreme Court instructions, Stage-IV measures were immediately introduced to tackle the crisis.

The apex court had earlier mandated precautionary measures, requiring Stage-III actions for AQI above 350 and Stage-IV for AQI exceeding 400. These directions were reiterated on 5th, 12th, and 19th December 2024, underlining the urgency to address Delhi’s air pollution.

As Delhi continues to battle hazardous air quality, the intensified measures under GRAP Stages I, II, and III will focus on curbing pollution sources and improving monitoring. Furthermore, residents are urged to remain cautious and adhere to guidelines issued by the authorities to mitigate the impact of air pollution on health and daily life.

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