Kolkata, March 25 -- A day after a video surfaced on social media allegedly showing a central forces jawan carrying cut-outs of the BJP party symbol during a candidate's campaign, the Election Commission came down heavily on seven jawans posted in Murshidabad for allegedly attending an Iftar party ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections.
Acting on the complaint, the Commission initiated strict measures against the personnel. According to sources, three of the seven jawans have been placed in paramilitary custody for seven days, while two have been issued warnings.
An investigation has been initiated against two others. Additionally, all seven personnel have been transferred out of the state.
The action follows allegations that the ja...