Four held for violence during panchayat elections in Karnal

KARNAL: The police here have arrested four people in connection with violence in Fatehgarh village during the panchayat elections in which four people were injured.

Police said that the accused have booked 28 people, including 18 by name under sections 148, 149, 171-f, 186, 323, 332, 353 and 427 of the Indian Penal Code and section 3 of prevention of damage to public property.

On Monday, supporters of a contender who lost the election reached Karnal mini-secretariat and demanded re-polling in the village as more than 50% voters did not cast their votes due to violence and tension.