Haris booked for violating model code of conduct

The Ashok Nagar police have filed an FIR against Congress candidate N.A. Haris for alleged violation of the poll code while filing his nomination near Mayo Hall on Monday.

The FIR was registered based on a complaint by K Bisetappa, a model code of conduct officer. According to Mr. Bisetappa, Mr. Haris’ supporters were driving a vehicle that had been fitted with a mike for campaigning. This, the complaint noted, was in violation of the election code of conduct.