Fake names in voter list

CEC asks Patuakhali DC to investigate

Our Correspondent, Patuakhali
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) has asked the Deputy Commissioner of Patuakhali to investigate an allegation of inclusion of fake names in the voter list of Kalapara Pourasabha.

The district election office sources said Alhaj Sayeed Abul Hashem, a probable chairman candidate of Kalapara Pourasabha lodged a complaint to the CEC on February 5. In his complaint he said that a large number of fake voters have been enlisted in the list by the existing municipality chairman Humayun Sikder to ensure his victory in the election.

The investigation will start soon, EC sources said.