<p>At least 21 people were arrested in 18 incidents of poll violence in Tripura since Thursday, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Gitte Kirankumar Dinakarrao said.</p>.<p>The state recorded 89.95 per cent voter turnout in the election held on Thursday, he said.</p>.<p>"18 incidents of violence were reported since February 16, and accordingly FIRs were lodged by the police. A total of 21 persons were arrested while notices were served to over 150 persons for their alleged involvement in the violence," he told a press conference on Saturday.</p>.<p>Six incidents took place on the day of polling, the CEO said.</p>.<p>Sepahijala district reported most of the incidents at nine, he said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/election/tripura-assembly-election-45-candidates-crorepatis-41-have-criminal-cases-1189079.html" target="_blank">Tripura Assembly Election: 45 candidates crorepatis, 41 have criminal cases</a></strong></p>.<p>He claimed that incidents of election-related violence drastically went down this time.</p>.<p>All sub-divisional magistrates in the state held meetings with the representatives of political parties on Saturday, seeking their help to maintain peace and tranquility, he said.</p>.<p>Two BJP candidates -- Hemani Debbarma of Golaghati constituency and Pranajit Sinha Roy of Matabari -- demanded repolling in some booths.</p>.<p>"However, the observers after checking the webcasting footage of these booths rejected their demands," he said.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, a clash broke out between supporters of the BJP and Left-Congress in Unakoti district's Kumarghat on Saturday, leading to the blockade of a highway, provoking a baton charge by the police.</p>.<p>Apart from injury to a few persons, a sub-inspector was hurt, a police officer said, adding that additional forces have been deployed in the area.</p>
<p>At least 21 people were arrested in 18 incidents of poll violence in Tripura since Thursday, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Gitte Kirankumar Dinakarrao said.</p>.<p>The state recorded 89.95 per cent voter turnout in the election held on Thursday, he said.</p>.<p>"18 incidents of violence were reported since February 16, and accordingly FIRs were lodged by the police. A total of 21 persons were arrested while notices were served to over 150 persons for their alleged involvement in the violence," he told a press conference on Saturday.</p>.<p>Six incidents took place on the day of polling, the CEO said.</p>.<p>Sepahijala district reported most of the incidents at nine, he said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/election/tripura-assembly-election-45-candidates-crorepatis-41-have-criminal-cases-1189079.html" target="_blank">Tripura Assembly Election: 45 candidates crorepatis, 41 have criminal cases</a></strong></p>.<p>He claimed that incidents of election-related violence drastically went down this time.</p>.<p>All sub-divisional magistrates in the state held meetings with the representatives of political parties on Saturday, seeking their help to maintain peace and tranquility, he said.</p>.<p>Two BJP candidates -- Hemani Debbarma of Golaghati constituency and Pranajit Sinha Roy of Matabari -- demanded repolling in some booths.</p>.<p>"However, the observers after checking the webcasting footage of these booths rejected their demands," he said.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, a clash broke out between supporters of the BJP and Left-Congress in Unakoti district's Kumarghat on Saturday, leading to the blockade of a highway, provoking a baton charge by the police.</p>.<p>Apart from injury to a few persons, a sub-inspector was hurt, a police officer said, adding that additional forces have been deployed in the area.</p>