India, March 3 -- Ahead of the announcement of the West Bengal Assembly poll schedule, the Election Commission on Monday released the district-wise list for the deployment of 480 companies of central forces across the State.

While 240 companies of central forces have already reached the State and started route marches in various districts as part of pre-poll deployment, the remaining 240 are scheduled to arrive on March 10, the official said.

"With the second phase of deployment, the total strength and distribution of 480 companies across districts has now been finalised," he said. In north Bengal, Darjeeling will get 11 companies, six deployed in the first phase and five in the second. Siliguri Police Commissionerate will have five com...