Chaos erupts as ballot papers snatched in Karachi's NA-232 constituency
Unrest marred the electoral process in Karachi's NA-232 constituency on Election Day as unidentified individuals allegedly linked to a political party stormed Polling Station No. 37 in Pakistan Public School and forcibly snatched ballot papers
The incident, involving the forcible confiscation of ballot papers from the presiding officer, prompted swift action from the Provincial Election Commissioner Sindh, who has initiated an inquiry into the matter. The commissioner has demanded a detailed report from the relevant Returning Officer and District Monitoring Officer.
Following the brazen act, authorities have bolstered security measures outside the affected polling station, deploying additional police and rangers to prevent further disruptions. The Provincial Election Commissioner has issued directives for law enforcement to take stringent action against those responsible, reaffirming the commitment to upholding the transparency of the electoral process.
In the midst of the turmoil, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Waseem Mirza from PS-90 has pointed fingers at MQM-Pakistan, alleging their involvement in the theft of the ballot papers.
The incident underscores the challenges and tensions surrounding the electoral process, highlighting the imperative of maintaining law and order to ensure fair and democratic elections.
