Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Hundreds of Voter ID Cards Found Scattered Near Raiganj BDO Office
Imagine someone found a big pile of old library cards, like the ones used to check out books, all over the ground near the library.
That's kind of what happened in a town called Raiganj.
Lots of old voter ID cards, which are like special ID cards to vote in elections, were found scattered in the bushes near a government office.
Some people who live there saw them and told the grown-ups in charge.
The people working at the office said maybe a snake scared them, and when they moved some old papers, the cards accidentally fell out.
But some people are wondering if it was just a mistake or if something more serious happened, like someone trying to mess with the voter lists.
The office says the cards are pretty old, so they were likely replaced already.
Hundreds of voter identity cards were discovered strewn near the Raiganj BDO office premises in Jalpaiguri.
The cards were found scattered in a jungle area behind the office.
Office sources indicate the voter IDs are approximately five to six years old and have likely been replaced.
The joint BDO suggested the cards may have accidentally fallen during a relocation of old files prompted by a snake entering the storeroom.
Locals and a BJP leader have called for an investigation, questioning potential administrative negligence or attempts at tampering.
- Who
- Locals and officials at the Raiganj block development officer’s (BDO) office
- What
- Hundreds of voter identity cards were found scattered near the BDO office premises.
- When
- Thursday morning
- Where
- Jungle area behind the BDO office in the Raiganj block of Jalpaiguri.
- Why
- An official explanation suggests accidental scattering during file relocation due to a snake, but locals and a BJP leader have raised concerns about potential administrative negligence or tampering.
- Location
- Raiganj block, Jalpaiguri
- Discovery Time
- Thursday morning
- Approximate Age of Cards
- Five to six years old
- Official Explanation
- Accidental scattering during relocation of old files due to snake in storeroom