Ballot boxes found in drain a day after Shiggaon bypolls raises suspicion among villagers in Karnataka

A representative image of a person getting his finger inked after casting his vote.

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Haveri: Ten metal ballot boxes were found in a roadside drain at Yatnalli here on Thursday, raising suspicion among villagers.

However, the district administration has clarified that they have no link with Shiggaon bypolls held on Wednesday since they are old ballot boxes.

"I found some metal boxes in roadside gutters when I was on a morning walk. They were old ballot boxes, probably used in elections in earlier years. We have informed the officials," said a villager.

Deputy Commissioner Vijayamahantesh Danammanavar stated that the tahsildar has been instructed to verify the matter and that there is no need for any suspicion over the boxes.