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Poll official found dead in Sonitpur

A poll official was found dead in Assam’s Sonitpur district amid the ongoing Assembly elections.

The deceased, Deben Horo (45), was deployed as the second polling officer in the Naduar constituency. He was on duty at Polling Station No. 230, Dolapani LP School.

According to officials, Horo was found unconscious in his bed on Thursday morning. He was rushed to a nearby hospital by ambulance, where doctors declared him dead.

The exact cause of death is yet to be confirmed, though preliminary assessment suggests a possible underlying medical condition.

Polling at the station was not affected, with voting commencing at the scheduled time of 7 AM. A reserve polling personnel was deployed in his place.

(PTI)