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Telangana Assembly Election Highlights: Nearly 67% Voter Turnout Recorded
Dec 07, 2018 12:36:22 (IST)
Voter Arrested For Taking Selfie Inside Polling Booth In Hyderabad

A man was arrested for taking selfie inside a a polling centre in Rajendranagar constituency in Greater Hyderabad, said news agency IANS.

Officials said the voter, identified as Shiv Shankar, was arrested under Representation of People's Act for violating secrecy of voting.

The use of mobile phones inside the polling booths is prohibited. The election authorities have asked voters not to carry mobile phones inside the polling centres.

The Election Commission has cautioned the voters, especially the first time voters against taking selfies inside the polling booths. Officials said the voters were free to take selfies with their inked finger after coming out of the booths.

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