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Unrest in Kolkata after Mamata Banerjee's poll defeat, refusal to resign? What police say
Kolkata Police dismissed reports of unrest as fake after Mamata Banerjee refused to resign following a poll defeat. On May 5, reports of post-poll violence surfaced with a BJP worker killed in New Town and a TMC worker killed in Birbhum's Nanoor. On May 6, police debunked misinformation circulating on social media and warned of legal action.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights how misinformation can influence perceptions of post-election unrest and shows police efforts to curb false narratives and maintain public peace.
Timeline
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Kolkata Police debunk fake unrest reports and warn against misinformation
May 6, 2026
Kolkata Police dismissed reports of unrest in Kolkata as 'fake and misleading' and debunked social media posts linking unrelated videos and photos to the city after the election results. Police circulated screenshots of posts alleging Army entry, Banerjee's injury, CRPF attack on her house, and violence by BJP workers, all of which were labelled 'FAKE'. The police said they were closely monitoring circulation of such content and would take strict legal action against those spreading misinformation or attempting to disrupt public peace.
TMC worker killed in Birbhum's Nanoor
May 5, 2026
A TMC worker, Abir Sheikh, was allegedly hacked to death by BJP activists in Birbhum's Nanoor, police cited in the report.
BJP worker dies after post-poll violence in New Town
May 5, 2026
A BJP worker, Madhu Mondal, died after being allegedly thrashed by TMC workers during a victory procession in the New Town area, as reported by PTI.