The Election Commission (EC) ordered suspension of polls on Saturday at polling station quantity 126 in the Sitalkuchi Assembly constituency of West Bengal amid reviews of violence. A spokesperson of the ballot panel mentioned the choice was primarily based on an interim report filed by particular observers. Detailed reviews have been sought from them and the state Chief Electoral Officer by 5 pm.
“(The) commission hereby orders adjourning the poll in PS 126 of Sitalkuchi AC (Assembly constituency), Cooch Behar, based on an interim report from special observers. Detailed reports are sought from them and the CEO by 5 pm,” he mentioned. The polling has been suspended at Amtali Madhyamik Siksha Kendra (polling sales space quantity 126) of the Sitalkuchi Assembly constituency.
A repoll could be ordered in the approaching days in accordance with the laid-down process, a supply mentioned. The determination comes in opposition to the backdrop of 4 individuals being killed as central forces allegedly opened hearth after coming underneath assault from locals, who “attempted to snatch their rifles”, in Cooch Behar district on Saturday.
The incident happened in the Sitalkuchi space when voting was underway, a senior district police officer mentioned. “According to preliminary reports, four persons were killed as CISF personnel opened fire after coming under attack in a village,” he mentioned.
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