Bengal post-poll violence: DGP confirms two deaths, urges people to maintain calm
The Director General of Police in West Bengal has confirmed two deaths related to post-election violence since the election results were announced.
Concerns are growing over the condition of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in Rawalpindi's Adiala jail, as his family and lawyers have been denied access for three weeks. The situation escalated when his sisters, including Aleema Khan and Noreen Khan, were detained during a protest outside the prison. Amid unconfirmed reports from Afghan media about his well-being, which Pakistani officials have dismissed as rumours, his supporters have also clashed with police. India Today's Geeta Mohan stated, 'This is a Pakistani establishment. Absolutely emboldened thinking that they can do what they want to'. The bulletin covers the growing mystery and the family's distress over the lack of official information on Khan's health.
The Director General of Police in West Bengal has confirmed two deaths related to post-election violence since the election results were announced.
TVK chief Vijay has officially staked a claim to form the state government, submitting letters of majority support to the Governor. Meanwhile, TVK has reportedly placed its potential alliance deal with the AIADMK on hold.
TVK chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday to stake claim to form a government.
The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to form its first government in West Bengal, with the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for the ninth of May at the Brigade Parade Ground.