In a disturbing turn of events, at least three individuals suffered injuries when wrongdoers wielding weapons reportedly breached a voting venue in Khongman, Imphal East.
Undeterred by the presence of law enforcement and political party representatives, these perpetrators proceeded to cast votes on behalf of numerous voters.
Upon receiving word of this flagrant misconduct, enraged citizens swarmed into the premises of the National Children’s School in Khongman Zone 4, the site of polling station number 5 by 31, where they proceeded to deface the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines.
The populace vehemently condemned the armed perpetrators, alleging their involvement in proxy voting schemes aimed at securing victory for a specific candidate.
A parallel occurrence unfolded at Khongman Zone 5 polling station, situated approximately 200 meters from polling station 5 by 31, further amplifying the gravity of the situation.