16 poll-related cases registered in A.P.
Police in Andhra Pradesh have registered 16 cases related to violence during election nominations across 13 districts. Incidents included the destruction of nomination papers, stone-pelting, and property damage, leading to several injuries.
Why it matters
Election-related violence threatens the integrity of the democratic process and highlights security challenges during local administrative transitions.
16 poll-related cases registered in A.P. VIJAYAWADA Police booked 16 cases against those who resorted to violence while filing nominations in 13 districts in the State on Thursday, said Director General of Police (DGP) Harish Kumar Gupta. Overall, 31 incidents were reported, including eight in Anantapur district, three each in Annamayya, Kadapa, Tirupati and Prakasam districts, were reported. Nomination papers were either destroyed, snatched, or torn in the 16 incidents, while stone pelting and attacks were reported in six incidents.
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