AMN / KOLKATA
Despite massive security arrangements put in place, Violence marred the panchayat polls in West Bengal. Polling for 621 zilla parishads, over six thousand panchayat samitis, and nearly 31 thousand gram panchayats was held today.
75.5 per cent polling was reported till 5 p.m. Our Kolkata correspondent reports that even after 5′ o clock people were seen standing in queues to cast their votes.
Reports of violence were received from almost all parts of the state. Twelve people have been killed in poll-related violence. There are reports of more casualties from the rest of the state.
Meanwhile, the Centre has sought a report from West Bengal government in view of violence during panchayat elections.
Votes will be counted on Thursday.