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14 cases filed on final nomination day of Andhra Pradesh local body elections, says DGP
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 03:01 AM
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The Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police reported that 14 criminal cases were registered on the last day of nominations for the state’s local body polls.
The Director General of Police of Andhra Pradesh said that fourteen criminal cases were booked on the final day of the nomination process for the state’s local body elections. The statement was made in response to concerns about potential violations during the crucial phase of candidate filing.
Nominations are a key step in the local body polls, allowing candidates to officially enter the contest for municipal and panchayat positions. Law enforcement agencies routinely monitor this period to ensure compliance with electoral norms.
According to the DGP, the registered cases pertain to alleged electoral malpractices, though specific details of the offences were not disclosed. The police have indicated that investigations are underway and that any proven violations will be dealt with under the appropriate legal provisions.
The election commission has been informed of the developments and will continue to oversee the polling process to maintain fairness and transparency.
Nominations are a key step in the local body polls, allowing candidates to officially enter the contest for municipal and panchayat positions. Law enforcement agencies routinely monitor this period to ensure compliance with electoral norms.
According to the DGP, the registered cases pertain to alleged electoral malpractices, though specific details of the offences were not disclosed. The police have indicated that investigations are underway and that any proven violations will be dealt with under the appropriate legal provisions.
The election commission has been informed of the developments and will continue to oversee the polling process to maintain fairness and transparency.