HP: 6 poll officials suspended for carrying EVMs in pvt vehicle

Shimla: Six police personnel posted at the polling station Dattanagar were suspended in alleged breach of poll duty after recovery of EVM in a private vehicle.

Returning Officer and SDM Surendra Mohan said the poll party no- 146 posted was carrying the EVM machine in a private vehicle. "It was clear violation of the instructions of the Election Commission. Prima facie it was found that the party did not follow proper procedures."

In exercise of the power conferred under Section 134 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, six personnel of Polling Party posted at Polling Station 49-Dattanagar have been immediately suspended.(UNI)