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In East Champaran, police launched a strategic operation at an Islamia madrassa, resulting in the arrest of three suspects, including a cleric. During the raid, authorities seized a loaded firearm, following credible intelligence regarding illicit arms trafficking.

In Sambhal, villagers are self-demolishing alleged illegal mosque, madrassa, and shops encroaching on government land. Following an inquiry confirming encroachment on 3.5 bighas, residents are manually dismantling structures after authorities' orders. Despite requests for machinery, villagers continue the effort themselves, with a primary school and houses still pending demolition.

Prime Minister Modi alleged a 'tukde-tukde gang' threatened to sever the Siliguri Corridor, accusing the TMC of supporting them. He criticized the TMC's appeasement politics, claiming it caused suffering and stalled development, including vital infrastructure projects. Modi promised a special package for North Bengal and urged voters to support the BJP for security and jobs.

Two Urdu teachers were arrested in Saharanpur, UP, after a video surfaced showing a 10-year-old student being beaten at a madrassa. The incident, which reportedly occurred eight months ago, led to the teachers' removal and subsequent arrest following a complaint and video evidence. Police are conducting a detailed investigation.

In a bold statement, Bihar's Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary expressed determination to expel all unauthorized entrants from West Bengal, likening it to Bihar's initiative where 2.2 million individuals were removed from ration rolls. He asserted that the licenses and identification cards of infiltrators would be revoked to restore Bengal's former glory.

A disturbing incident has unfolded in Dumka, where police discovered the lifeless body of 45-year-old madrassa teacher Mohammad Sadik Hussain Ansari in a hotel. Staff members raised the alarm, leading to a police investigation into the unnatural circumstances of his demise.

A 70-year-old Urdu teacher from a Muzaffarnagar madrassa was arrested after a video surfaced showing him allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old male student. The incident, which occurred on September 7, 2024, was secretly recorded by another student. The survivor reported the assault and threats, leading to the teacher's arrest and booking under relevant sections of the BNS and Pocso Act.

West Bengal BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar warned of rapid demographic changes potentially making Hindus a minority in several districts, impacting future election outcomes. He stated the BJP is recalibrating its strategy, focusing on booth-level organization and a "Bengal-centric" narrative, believing electoral roll revisions could alter the political landscape ahead of the 2026 polls.