UP bypolls: EC takes action against cops for violating rules

Acting on complaints, the Election Commission on Wednesday ordered the suspension of police personnel violating its guidelines on checking of voters and stopping them from casting votes in the Uttar Pradesh bypolls, officials said.

This comes after SP president Akhilesh Yadav urged the EC to suspend all police officers who are checking voter cards and Aadhaar IDs on basis of video evidence.

Acting on the EC’s directions, district election officers and superintendents of police, after verifying the complaints, have suspended the police personnel for their conduct.

Voting is underway in nine assembly seats of Uttar Pradesh.