Ballot Papers Burned and Stolen Amid NA-231 (Malir-III) Vote Recount
In a dramatic incident during the vote recount of the NA-231 (Malir-III) constituency, masked individuals burned a sack of ballot papers and stole another sack from the regional election commission’s office in Saddar, Karachi.
The incident occurred while a recount was underway, ordered by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for four polling stations in the constituency.
Political Blame Game
Following the incident, tensions flared between workers from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), with both sides accusing each other of orchestrating the chaos. This led to a commotion at the election commission’s office.
ECP Orders Recount
The ECP had mandated the recount after concerns were raised about the results in certain polling stations of the National Assembly constituency. Authorities are investigating the incident, and further actions are expected to be taken to ensure the recount process proceeds smoothly.
This disruption adds to the already charged political atmosphere surrounding the elections in the region, heightening tensions between rival parties.