India, March 26 -- Seven personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces deployed for election duty in West Bengal have been removed from the state after violating conduct rules by attending an Iftar gathering, sources in the Election Commission of India (ECI) said.

The incident took place in early March in the Samserganj area of Murshidabad district, a sensitive region that had witnessed communal unrest in April 2025.

The Election Commission of India imposed varying levels of punishment on the personnel involved.

Three individuals were placed in seven-day paramilitary jail custody, while two others received formal warnings.

Departmental proceedings have been initiated against the remaining two personnel, with further action expected f...