An Assam Rifles jawan on election duty in West Bengal's Howrah district on Thursday, 2 May, allegedly opened fire at a poll camp, killing a colleague and injuring two others.
The soldier, identified as Lakshmikant Barman, fired 13 rounds at the camp set up in a school in Bagnan area of the district.
The deceased has been identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector Bholanath Das while two other personnel, Anil Rajbanshi and Rantu Mani, were injured.
Speaking to PTI, an official said Police said the two injured jawans were undergoing treatment at a hospital.
"The accused trooper was taken into custody and an investigation into the matter is underway," the officer added.
Lok Sabha polls for the Howrah constituency will be held on 6 May in the sixth phase of elections.
(This is a developing story.)
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