Elections to 100 urban local bodies (ULBs) was underway in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, with polling largely peaceful but for some violence in Kadapa district, officials said.
However, there was no immediate information on any possible injuries sustained by individuals in the clashes. As many as 36,351 personnel are deployed across 4,372 locations, with senior officers monitoring security arrangements to prevent disturbances and safeguard the electoral process.
There were incidents of hurling stones between the political rivals, Kurnool Range DIG Koya Praveen said, adding that police were making efforts to restore normalcy. For peaceful conduct of elections, police said elaborate security arrangements have been made at polling stations and other sensitive locations.
Earlier too, violence had broken out between the TDP workers and the opposition YSRCP cadres during the filing of nominations, and cases were registered.
