It emerged that minutes before the incident on the bridge, the trio had tried to raid the Gariahat outlet of Spencer’s and fled after thrashing the security guard
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West Bengal Assembly Elections: Ground report from the constituency that shares land and water borders with Bangladesh
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West Bengal Assembly Elections: Ground report from the constituency that shares land and water borders with BangladeshBy
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When Union home minister Amit Shah raised issues such as infiltration, Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and rehabilitation for Matuas in a public rally, some locals said development of the region, employment, good roads and medical facilities were more important to them.
In this constituency, smuggling of dry goods such as onion and fruits, and cows, along with infiltration, is part of the daily lives of the people.