Uttarakhand’s crackdown under Operation Kalnemi has resulted in 511 arrests across three districts, targeting people accused of running scams and imposters using religious authority. The drive also detained 19 Bangladeshi nationals, as officials say the action aims to protect Uttarakhand’s cultural identity and maintain law and order amid concerns about illegal residency.
Ahead of West Bengal’s first-phase Assembly polling on April 23, the Election Commission has introduced fresh restrictions for two-wheelers. The directive, effective Tuesday, bans bike rallies, limits nighttime movement of riders, and prohibits pillion riding during daytime. It targets all assembly constituencies going to vote in the first phase, amid concerns over past election-linked violence.
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