By-election in PB-4: Sibi witnesses tense polling atmosphere
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The by-polling process in a tense situation continued in PB-4 constituency in the Sibi area of Balochistan on Sunday, reported the 24NewsHD TV channel.
Four candidates are taking part in the by-elections, namely Ali Ahmad from Pakistan Tarheek-e-Insaf (PTI), Noor Mohammad Shah from Pukhtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party, Kohiyar Doomi from Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), and an independent candidate.
Heavy contingents of Frontier Constabulary (FC), police and levies performing their duties at the polling stations.
The provincial assembly seat was declared vacant due to death of PPP MPA Sarfraz Doomki.
An independent candidate expressed his concerns over the poor law and order situation during the bye-election. He said that he brought the whole situation to the notice of the Quetta Election Commission and district returning officer.
He said that Quetta administration miserably failed to perform their legal duties and responsibilities. On the other hand, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) candidate Kohiyar Doomki strongly rejected these irregularities in by-elections and said that his opponents used baseless allegations.
Reporter: Esa Tareen