EC-dismisses TMC allegations of firing by central forces

The Election Commission on Thursday dismissed allegations by Trinamool Congress that two of their activists were injured in firing by central forces in Ashok Nagar assembly constituency in North 24 Parganas district.

TMC activists had alleged two party activists were injured after they were hit by bullets fired by central forces outside booth number 79 in Ashok Nagar's Tangra area when a few party members protested against the visit by BJP candidate.

Clashes had broke out in the area between BJP and Trinamool Congress' activists and bombs bombs were hurled.

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