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West Bengal

Abduction sparks border awareness drive

Following the recent abduction of an Indian farmer by Bangladeshi miscreants, Indian authorities have launched an awareness campaign for villagers living along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Cooch Behar district, West Bengal.

Caste still a factor in Bengal

Caste and West Bengal has been an unfamiliar juxtaposition. Caste rarely makes it to the news in the state. However, in March this year, the plight of around 130 Dalit families who were denied entry to a local temple was widely reported.