EC acts on reports of post-poll violence in WB; several arrested

April 23, 2016 21:41

Acting on strict instructions given by the Election Commission, police have arrested many persons for their alleged involvement in post poll violence in West Bengal. On April 21, third phase of election, 11 cases were recorded and till now 13 persons have been arrested in constituencies that went to polls that day, the poll panel said today.

"On April 22, six incidents of post poll violence took place in third phase constituencies in which till now seven persons have been arrested," the EC said. In the entire state yesterday, a total 29 specific cases were registered and 26 persons have been arrested, it added.

"The commission is following up with the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal and Director General of Police each incident of post poll violence. As a result of the follow-up the police authorities have arrested accused persons in post poll violence cases in the past two days," the EC said.

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