Karachi: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) suspended Returning Officer of Local Government election in Union Committee-7 Sultanabad in Keamari district.  ECP formed an inquiry committee headed by provincial Election Commissioner and ordered it to submit its report.

Probe committee will examine role of RO and collect evidence of rigging during LG polls in Sultanabad union committee. Committee will also compile recommendations about disciplinary action against R/O or proceedings under criminal law. Regional Election Commissioner has been nominated as new returning officer and being directed to submit election results within seven days.

Regional Election Commissioner has been nominated as new returning officer and directed to submit results within seven days. He will also record statements of all candidates.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 15 2023

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