India, May 22 -- The Union Home Ministry has decided to continue deploying 500 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in West Bengal till June 20 for post-poll law and order management based on a request from the West Bengal Government, an official said Thursday.

In an official communication, the home ministry said the West Bengal Government had sought continuation of the Central forces' deployment till the end of October for post-election duties.

"The request of the Government of West Bengal has been considered in this ministry," it said. The communication addressed to the West Bengal chief secretary, home secretary and director general of police stated that 500 companies of CAPFs, comprising 200 of the CRPF, 150 of the BSF, ...