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Sporadic clashes & arrests reported across Assam polls

Nine people have been arrested in connection with scattered incidents of poll-related violence reported across the state till 1 PM today.

• Tamulpur (BTAD): A clash between two groups was reported late Wednesday night before polling began; four arrests were made.

• Sivasagar: Two to three party workers were attacked; three persons detained and investigation is ongoing.

• Merapani Kalyanpur (Golaghat): Police detained individuals following a clash at a polling station.

• Other districts: Minor clashes erupted at several booths in Sribhumi, Golaghat and Nagaon, often due to queue disputes amid heavy voter rush.

Polling remains uninterrupted in most parts of the state with a strong security presence ensuring order.