New Delhi, Nov. 28 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed West Bengal's top law enforcement officials to ensure robust security measures and prevent any intimidation of election personnel, following recent incidents that raised concern over the safety of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and the security of the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in Kolkata.

In a letter addressed to the Director General of Police (DGP) of West Bengal and the Kolkata Police Commissioner, the poll body emphasised that BLOs must not be subjected to pressure, threats or interference from political party workers, stressing that such acts undermine the integrity of the electoral process.

The directive comes in the wake of a serious security ...