Massive Post-Poll Violence In Sandeshkhali: Central Forces Attacked, 5 Personnel Shot During Night Patrol

Just 2 days since the West Bengal assembly results 2026 has come out and a massive post-poll violence has erupted in Sandeshkhali, in which five police and central forces personnel were shot at late on Tuesday night.

The incident took place in the Baman Gheri area under Ward No. 14 of Sarberia Agarahati Gram Panchayat, which falls under the jurisdiction of Nazat Police Station. Tension had been simmering in the area since the afternoon amid heightened political unrest.

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What Exactly Happened? 

According to initial reports, police teams along with central forces were conducting a late-night patrol when miscreants opened fire targeting the officials. In the attack, the Officer-in-Charge of Nazat Police Station, Bharat Purkait, Rajbari Outpost personnel Bhaswat Goswami, and a woman police officer sustained bullet injuries. Two CRPF jawans were also shot in the incident.

All five injured personnel were rescued and first taken to Minakha Rural Hospital. They were later shifted to various government hospitals in Kolkata for advanced treatment.

The incident has escalated tension across the Sandeshkhali Assembly area, with security stepped up amid fears of further escalation.

In response, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has issued strict directives to curb the violence. He has ordered all District Magistrates, Superintendents of Police, and senior officials, including the Chief Secretary of West Bengal, the Director General of Police, the Kolkata Police Commissioner, and heads of central armed police forces to remain on continuous patrol.

The Election Commission has made it clear that those inciting violence or engaging in vandalism will face immediate arrest as authorities move to restore order in the region.

Attack On Central Forces: 4 Arrested In Sandeshkhali

“There was an attack on some houses here in the village panchayat yesterday. Police came here to investigate it. The CAPF of the police was there, and they were attacked. One person who was there was shot in the leg. Some CAPF jawans suffered minor injuries, and one lady constable was also injured. They were immediately sent to the hospital. Senior officers and everyone from the district administration and police administration came here, and we verified the matter. We detained and interrogated several people. We found the names of some people and conducted raids against them. Four of those involved have been arrested. The rest are being arrested. All the people who are involved are being arrested. Bombs have been found in some areas, and we have seized them too. Necessary action is being taken,” Amit P Javalgi, IGP, Barasat Range said.

2026 Elections: Who Won In Sandeshkhali?

The results for the Sandeshkhali Assembly seat in the 2026 West Bengal elections brought a clear victory for BJP candidate Sanat Sardar who defeated TMC candidate Jharna Sardar with a huge margin of 17,510 votes. Sanat Sardar secured 1,07,189 votes, while Jharna Sardar received 89,679 votes.

Heavy Defeat for TMC Ministers Across State

The election results have seen TMC leadership dealing with a major blow in which 22 out of 35 sitting ministers who contested lost their own seats. Around 63 per cent of cabinet members were defeated. Many of these leaders handled important departments such as education, industry, housing, power, transport, and social welfare.

Key TMC faces who lost 2026 elections are - 

Mamata Banerjee (Chief Minister) – lost in Bhabanipur

• Aroop Biswas – lost in Tollygunge
• Bratya Basu – lost in Dum Dum
• Chandrima Bhattacharya – lost in Dum Dum Uttar
• Shashi Panja – lost in Shyampukur
• Sujit Bose – lost in Bidhannagar
• Indranil Sen – lost in Chandannagar
• Becharam Manna – lost in Singur
• Swapan Debnath – lost in Purbasthali Dakshin

Bengal Post-Poll Drama: Mamata Refuses To Resign

Major political confrontation began in West Bengal soon after BJP’s landslide and historic victory in the assembly elections. The BJP won 207 out of 294 seats, while the Trinamool Congress (TMC) was reduced to 80 seats that ended its 15 year rule. Despite the loss, outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refused to resign. Holding a press conference on Tuesday, the TMC supremo said that she does not accept the defeat and claimed her party is the ‘moral winner’.

“I will not resign. I did not lose. We didn’t lose the election. They may defeat us officially, but morally we have won,” she said.

TMC Vs Election Commission

Accusing the Election Commission and BJP of unfair practices to win the elections, key allegations among many levelled on the polling agency by Mamata and team are -

• EVMs were tampered with
• EVMs showed unusually high battery levels opn counting day (80–90%)
• Police officers were changed before elections
• TMC workers were arrested before polling

She also called the Chief Election Commissioner the ‘villain’ of the election and claimed the democratic process was ‘looted’. Banerjee further claimed she was manhandled and ‘kicked in the belly’ during the counting process. She alleged that TMC counting agents were beaten, important documents were snatched, and CCTV cameras were turned off during the incident.

The BJP dismissed all allegations made by Mamata Banerjee, calling them baseless. Party leaders said that her claims are not possible, especially considering her Z+ security cover, and termed her statements as reactions of a defeated leader.

BJP Government to Take Oath on May 9

The BJP-led government in West Bengal will take oath on May 9, which is the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. The occasion has been described as a historic moment, as BJP is set to form its first-ever government in the state.