Srinagar: Days after killings and protests forced the Election Commission to go for re-polls in 38 polling stations in Srinagar parliamentary seat, only 709 voters out of 35,169 turned out for voting.
Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, said that only 709 voters, which is about 2.02% was recorded in the 38 polling stations during the day.
Fearing protests and clashes, the authorities had deployed heavy security in the areas where polling was to be held. The District administration had imposed Section 144 in poll-bound areas in the district.
The re-polling was held in polling stations of Budgam district where seven civilian youths were killed and dozens injured by forces during clashes on April 9 when polling was held for Srinagar seat.
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