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West Bengal Elections Phase 4 highlights: ‌EC bans entry of politicians in Cooch Behar district

An estimated 76.16 per cent of 1.15 crore voters exercised their franchise till 5 pm. Four persons were killed as central forces allegedly opened fire after coming under attack from locals, who "attempted to snatch their rifles", in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district on Saturday, police said. Earlier in the morning, a first-time voter was shot dead by unidentified persons outside a polling booth in the same Sitalkuchi assembly constituency area. Amid reports of violence, EC has ordered adjournment of polls at polling station number 126 in the Sitalkuchi Assembly constituency of West Bengal.
Last Updated : 10 April 2021, 18:43 IST
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