Shillong, Feb 21: The district administration of East Jaintia Hills has imposed section 163 of the BNSS prohibiting assembly of more than five persons in and around Wapungskur and Bataw village except at the polling stations for voting purpose only.

This came after the District Council Affairs (DCA) department ordered repoll in the four polling stations under the Musniang-Rangad constituency and Bataw – Lakadong constituency, following vandalism and damaging of the EVMs by an unidentified mob during polling on Friday.

The order issued by district magistrate Shivansh Awasthi also prohibit the carrying of arms or lethal weapons in and around Wapungskur and Bataw Village, except by security forces, any act by individuals or groups that obstructs the free movement of people and any act by individuals or groups that disturbs public order and general peace.

Repoll in the four polling stations – Wapungskur A and Wapungskur B under Musniang-Rangad and Bataw A and Bataw B under Bataw-Lakadong will be held on Saturday from 7 am to 4pm.

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