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Mamata Banerjee's injuries not result of attack, says EC; IPS suspended

The TMC said on Sunday it disagrees with the Election Commission's observation that there was no pre-meditated attack on Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram

Mamata Banerjee
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee comes out on a wheelchair after being discharged from the SSKM Hospital in Kolkata on Friday.

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The Election Commission  on Sunday concurred with reports from its two poll observers that there was no pre-meditated attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram, indicating that her injuries were the result of a security lapse. Taking stern action, the commission ordered that Director (security) Vivek Sahay, an IPS officer, “be removed” from his post and placed under suspension immediately. It said the state chief secretary, in consultation with the DGP, is authorised to post a suitable director of security immediately. 

The TMC said on Sunday it disagrees with the Election Commission's observation that there was no pre-meditated

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