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"It is stated that on 10.5.2001 at about 1410 hrs on
getting an information of some disturbance at the Polling
Station at C.I.T. Office. Subhas Sarobar, the Petitioner
No.2 along with Police Force reached the spot and found
violence inside and around the polling premises between
the supporters of C.P.I. (M) and T.M.G. On reaching
there, they tried to separate both the groups from each
other to prevent serious cognizable offence as the mob
ware in agitated condition over the issue of proxy voting,
both Jamming etc. and there was every likelihood of a
serious rioting. The purpose of the Police Personnel's
being present at the spot was to control the mob free and
fair election. In the meantime the petitioner also arrived
at the spot and the agitated mob started throwing brick
bats and bomb indiscriminately aiming towards the
Police force. The Police stepped into action and chased
the unruly mob when a group dispersed towards two
opposite directions.