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TMC sends fact-finding teams across Bengal, alleges attacks and killings after poll defeat

Party claims over 3,000 workers were attacked and at least 10 killed in post-poll violence; BJP dismisses exercise as “drama” while Calcutta High Court orders safe return of victims

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TMC sends fact-finding teams across Bengal, alleges attacks and killings after poll defeatParty claims over 3,000 workers were attacked and at least 10 killed in post-poll violence; BJP dismisses exercise as “drama” while Calcutta High Court orders safe return of victims
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