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In a tragic incident during the Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal, a 42-year-old CRPF jawan lost his life at a polling booth in Mathabhanga, Coochbehar. The jawan, identified as Nilesh Kumar Neelu and hailing from Bihar, was on duty at the polling station situated in the Beltala area of Mathabhanga.
Neelu was discovered unconscious in the polling booth’s washroom, a shocking sight for his colleagues. Reports from local media indicated that he suddenly fell ill late Thursday night, with alarming symptoms including blood emanating from his nose and mouth. Despite swift efforts to transport him to the Mathabhanga sub-divisional hospital, his life couldn’t be saved, and he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The deceased jawan, a member of the Quick Response Team (QRT) in the region, has left behind a community grieving and in search of answers. His body has been entrusted for a post-mortem examination to ascertain the precise cause of his untimely demise. However, officials overseeing the investigation have asserted that foul play is not suspected at this point.
The incident casts a shadow over the ongoing electoral process, particularly in North Bengal where voting unfolded across three Lok Sabha constituencies. With the spotlight on ensuring the integrity of the electoral process, the Election Commission has implemented stringent measures to uphold the principles of free and fair elections. Central forces have been deployed to cover 100 percent of the polling booths in the state, a move aimed at bolstering security and confidence among voters. Furthermore, the meticulous monitoring of the voting proceedings through webcasting, overseen from a control room in Kolkata, serves as a testament to the commitment towards transparency and accountability in the electoral process.
