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Politics
Stone-pelting and arson disrupt Panchayat poll counting in Udaipur, Rajasthan
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM
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During the counting of Rajasthan's Panchayat elections, stone‑pelting and a fire broke out at the Udaipur counting centre, prompting security deployment.
Election officials began tallying votes for Rajasthan's Panchayat polls on Saturday when a group of agitators hurled stones at the counting venue in Udaipur. The assault caused damage to the temporary structures and created panic among staff.
Security personnel quickly intervened, forming a cordon around the site and evacuating officials to a safer location.
Amid the chaos, a small fire ignited near the ballot boxes, likely triggered by the stone impact on a makeshift power supply. Firefighters extinguished the blaze within minutes, and no injuries were reported.
Local police have opened an investigation into the incident and are seeking witnesses to identify those responsible. The counting process is expected to resume once the area is secured and the equipment restored.
Security personnel quickly intervened, forming a cordon around the site and evacuating officials to a safer location.
Amid the chaos, a small fire ignited near the ballot boxes, likely triggered by the stone impact on a makeshift power supply. Firefighters extinguished the blaze within minutes, and no injuries were reported.
Local police have opened an investigation into the incident and are seeking witnesses to identify those responsible. The counting process is expected to resume once the area is secured and the equipment restored.