At least one person was killed and 13 others were injured after a bus carrying polling officials overturned in Wokha district of Nagaland on Tuesday. The incident occurred when the bus was on its way to a polling station in the district.
The deceased has been identified as one of the polling officials, identified as T. Lotha. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The Nagaland Assembly Elections are currently underway in the state. The polling began at 7 am on Tuesday and will continue till 4 pm. The counting of votes will take place on March 3.
The incident occurred when the bus carrying the polling officials was on its way to a polling station in Wokha district. The bus was reportedly travelling at a high speed when it overturned near the village of Longsa.
The driver of the bus lost control of the vehicle and it overturned, killing one of the polling officials and injuring 13 others. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The police have registered a case and are investigating the incident. The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained.
The incident has caused a stir in the state as the elections are underway. The Chief Electoral Officer of Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha, has expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
He has also assured that the Election Commission of India will take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of the polling officials and the smooth conduct of the elections.
The incident has highlighted the need for better safety measures for the polling officials. The Election Commission of India has already taken steps to ensure the safety of the polling officials by providing them with proper training and safety equipment.
The incident has also raised questions about the safety of the vehicles used to transport the polling officials. The Election Commission of India has assured that it will take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of the vehicles used for the elections.
The incident has come as a shock to the people of Nagaland and has cast a shadow over the ongoing elections. The Election Commission of India has assured that it will take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of the polling officials and the smooth conduct of the elections.
