A Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Kakdwip, West Bengal, reported threats after his name was removed from the voter list. Manindranath Das, the BLO, faced threatening calls and an attack on his house. Das, who oversaw booth number 85, raised concerns about his safety and his family’s well-being. He filed complaints with the local authorities and police regarding the threats he received.
The threats escalated after the publication of the final voter list, where 163 names were deleted from his booth. Das, a primary school headmaster, expressed fear for his family’s safety. Despite not being involved in the voter list changes, he experienced intimidation and insecurity. The BLO highlighted the need for security measures to ensure his and his family’s protection.
Das detailed that the threats began with phone calls and a direct threat related to a removed name. The situation intensified when his house was attacked, leading to heightened concerns for his family’s safety. Seeking assistance from the authorities, Das emphasized the urgency of addressing the threats and ensuring their safety. The BLO’s plea for intervention underscores the importance of safeguarding election officials from intimidation and violence.
