An FIR has been registered towards a authorities official deputed as extra returning officer (ARO) within the Uttar Pradesh panchayat polls for allegedly giving profitable certificates to candidates who misplaced, an official stated on Friday.
Additional returning officer (ARO) Virendra Kumar has been booked for dishonest, forgery and fraud on a grievance from Returning Officer Sunil Kumar, a senior police official stated.
On Wednesday evening, there have been incident of arson in Nai Bazar police outpost by the supporters of the candidates who alleged that they was not declared winner as a result of fraud dedicated by the official.
Police have arrested 18 individuals and lodged 4 separate FIRs in reference to vandalism and arson of the police outpost.
After the counting of votes on Tuesday, Ravi Nishad, a candidate of district Panchayat ward quantity 60, and Kodai Nishad, of ward quantity 61, claimed they’ve gained the election with over 2,000 votes, however the administration didn’t give them certificates.
On Wednesday morning, certificates of victory was given to Gopal Yadav for ward quantity 60 and Ramesh for ward quantity 61.
The supporters of Ravi and Kodai held an indication at Nai Bazar crossing, pelted stones, and likewise set ablaze the police put up there. Taking be aware of the incident, District Magistrate Vijyendra Pandiyan ordered matching of votes booth-wise and declared each Ravi and Kodai winners on Thursday.
“An FIR has been lodged against ARO Virendra Kumar, who is an executive engineer in the irrigation department. A a letter recommending action against him would be sent to the State Election Commission,” the DM stated.
Police stated, “Four cases under various IPC sections have been lodged against 60 named and 500 unidentified people in connection with the vandalism. Based on CCTV footage, we have arrested 18 people and are looking for others.”
SSP Dinesh P Kumar stated strict motion can be taken towards these concerned within the arson.