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Violence mars West Bengal municipal polls, 1 dead

by IBNS 24 Apr 2015, 11:16 pm

Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): Amid reports of violence, including the killing of a person, polling is underway in 91 municipalities of West Bengal on Saturday as allegations of booth capturing, firing and bombings poured in.

Widespread violence, including destruction of EVMs (electronic voting machines), capturing of booths, bombings, intimidation with firearms, were reported from all over south Bengal, particularly in Katwa in Burdwan district as TV footage showed sounds of firing and bombings and people running for cover. 

While the opposition pointed the finger at the ruling Trinamool Congress for unleashing terror and capturing booths, reports said a ruling party member died in Katwa. 

Firing by anti-social elements were reported from all over West Bengal where the polling is underway. 

Media reports said the deceased in Katwa is 30-year-old Indrajit Singh, a TMC member. The fight in Katwa is between Congress and Trinamool Congress.