Election Commission has clamped prohibitory orders in Bhatpara in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal yesterday, following violence in the area during the assembly by-election on Sunday. <br />''<br />''An EC official told reporters in Kolkata yesterday that Keeping in view the "sensitive" situation in Bhatpara, it was decided to impose Section 144 of the CrPC. <br />''<br />''The commission had sought a report from the district magistrate on Sunday's poll-related violence in Bhatpara. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, around 200 companies of central forces would continue to remain in West Bengal till May 27 in the wake of possible post-poll violence in the state, officials said.   </span><br />