Ballot Papers Found in Drain in Nalgonda. SEC Orders Probe
State Election Commission orders probe; Collector directs action against officials for negligence
Nalgonda: The State Election Commission (SEC) has ordered an inquiry after ballot papers belonging to Chinnakaparti village panchayat in Chityala mandal of Nalgonda district were found dumped in a drainage canal, triggering widespread outrage.
The ballot papers, reportedly marked with the “Scissors” symbol, were seen in a drain, raising serious concerns over the safety and handling of election material. Following the incident, leaders of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) lodged complaints with election authorities and the police.
Taking the matter seriously, Nalgonda District Collector Ila Tripathi directed strict action against officials responsible for negligence in safeguarding election materials. In connection with the incident, the Stage-2 Returning Officer has already been placed under suspension. Further investigation is underway.
