Three more persons arrested for the death of a BJP worker in pre-poll violence in Srikrushnasaranpur, Ganjam district. Total arrests now 17. SIT formed to investigate the incident.
Police arrested 12 persons in two election-related cases in Ganjam district. Four persons were arrested for the clash between supporters of two political parties during polling at Berunhabadi under Tarsingi police station limits on Monday. 'Eight persons were arrested for their involvement in a clash between BJD and BJP supporters at Dihapadhal under Bhanjanagar police station limits on Sunday night,' said SP (Ganjam) Jagmohan Meena on Tuesday. At least three persons were injured in the pre-poll violence at Dihapadhal, which took place over distribution of voter slips to people. On getting information, police rushed to the spots and brought the situation under control, he said. 'Meena said police have registered two counter cases in connection with the pre-poll clash at Dihapadhal.
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Two more persons were arrested for their alleged involvement in pre-poll violence in Khallikote, Ganjam district, which resulted in the death of a BJP worker. The total number of arrests has now risen to 11, with more expected soon. Learn more about the incident and arrests here.
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