Kolkata, May 21 -- In a significant decision, the union Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to retain 500 companies of central forces in West Bengal till June 20 to maintain law and order in the aftermath of the Assembly elections.
The decision comes after the West Bengal government asked the Centre to retain the forces amid concerns over possible post-poll violence and political unrest.
The West Bengal government had earlier appealed to the union Home Ministry to continue the deployment of central forces till October in view of the prevailing law and order situation across the state.
However, after reviewing the request, the Centre approved an extension only till June 20 instead of granting the longer duration sought by the state admin...