Diphu (Assam), April 9 A police complaint was filed by the Karbi Anglong district administration of Assam on Thursday regarding a video shared on social media, purportedly showing the voting process inside a polling station, officials said.
The video was reportedly shot inside a polling station in the Diphu constituency, and an investigation into the incident was initiated, they said.
Mobile phones are prohibited inside polling stations, with provisions made by the Election Commission for voters to deposit their phones, bags, and other items before entering.
"The Karbi Anglong district administration has come to notice of an incident regarding the circulation of a video on social media, purportedly showing the election process inside a polling station," an official said.
An FIR has been registered under various provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
The official added that an investigation has been initiated to ascertain the facts and identify those responsible.
Appropriate legal action will be taken against any violations of election laws, they added.
Polling for the 126-member Assembly began at 7 am and will continue until 5 pm. The votes will be counted on May 4.