Ballot Paper Mystery: Missing Forms Spark Controversy Ahead of Himachal Panchayat Polls
Eight employees were booked after two ballot papers went missing during election work, and the district administration removed all of them from duty.
- On Monday, authorities in Himachal Pradesh booked eight employees, including an Assistant Returning Officer, after two ballot papers allegedly went missing during election preparations in Kunihar, Solan district.
- The missing documents, identified as serial numbers 5265669 and 5265670, were discovered during verification of ballot paper writing work underway at Kunihar since May 16.
- Following the discovery on Sunday, the Block Development Officer lodged a First Information Report at Kunihar Police Station, and the district administration removed all involved employees from election duty.
- Deputy Superintendent of Police Ashok Chauhan confirmed a case was registered at Kunihar Police Station, while officials initiated a departmental inquiry alongside the police investigation.
- Preparations continue for Himachal Pradesh Panchayat elections across 3,754 gram panchayats, scheduled in three phases on May 26, 28, and 30 despite the incident.
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Himachal: Two ballot papers missing in Solan, eight booked
According to officials, the work related to postal ballot and ballot paper writing has been underway at Kunihar since May 16. During the process, two ballot papers issued for the post of pradhan for ward 4 of Khanlog gram panchayat were found missing.
The disappearance of two ballot papers in Solan district ahead of the Panchayat elections in Himachal Pradesh has caused a stir within the administration. Police have filed a case against eight people following the irregularities in the preparation of ballot papers in the Kunihar area. Police are now investigating whether this was negligence or a conspiracy.
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Eight officials booked in Himachal Panchayat polls ballot paper missing case
Eight employees, including a concerned Assistant Returning Officer (ARO), have been booked after two ballot papers meant for the Himachal Pradesh Panchayat elections allegedly went missing during ballot paper writing work in Solan district's Kunihar area, officials said.
During the election process of Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj 2026, two ballots were found missing during the ballot paper writing work in Development Block Kunihar.
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