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The death count in the violence during panchayat elections in West Bengal rose to 15 after a person was found dead in South 24 Parganas, and two others succumbed to their injuries, officials said on Sunday.
Kolkata, July 9 (IANS) Although the polling of the three- tier panchayat system in West Bengal has ended, violence continued and two more deaths have been reported, officials said on Sunday.
Tension was palpable in the area, and a large police contingent was deployed to prevent any further flare-up.
The toll in the violence during panchayat elections in West Bengal rose to 15 after a person was found dead in South 24 Parganas, and two others succumbed to their injuries, officials said on Sunday.
Incidents of destruction of ballot boxes and intimidation of voters were also reported from some areas of the state on Saturday.