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NATIONAL · The Hindu · 2026-10-22 · editor 10/10 · 1 min read fact-checked

16 Poll-Related Cases Registered in Andhra Pradesh

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Police in Andhra Pradesh have registered 16 cases across 13 districts following violence during nomination filings on Thursday. Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta reported 31 total incidents, including stone-pelting, clashes, and the destruction of nomination papers.

Authorities confirmed that four vehicles were torched and two houses damaged during the unrest. Injuries were reported among a police constable and a contesting candidate. Police have identified 54 suspects involved in these incidents and are actively working to trace the remaining individuals while pursuing charges under the BNS and other legal provisions.

Editor's note: Accurately encapsulates the police report and statistics regarding Andhra Pradesh nomination violence.

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