Five poll monitors, including two police officers in India, are accused of extorting money from a merchant.

Five members of a poll monitoring team in Maharashtra, India, including two police officers, are accused of extorting ₹85,000 from a flower merchant, violating the election code of conduct ahead of November 20 state assembly polls. The incident occurred on October 18 when the team allegedly threatened the merchant and did not follow proper procedures. A case has been registered against the accused following a complaint by a poll official.

November 10, 2024
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