In a startling incident just months ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections, Pune witnessed the theft of an electronic voting machine (EVM) from the Tahsildar’s office in Saswad on Monday night. Three unidentified individuals are reported to have been involved in the theft, and the act was captured on CCTV footage.
Law enforcement authorities have taken swift action, filing a case against the culprits, and efforts are underway to track them down. Pune Rural Police Superintendent Pankaj Deshmukh has deployed a dedicated team to various locations in pursuit of the suspects.
Providing details, Superintendent Deshmukh stated, “A case was lodged late last night at Saswad Police Station. Among the 40 EVM machines stored, only one, a demo unit, was stolen by the unknown perpetrators. The remaining machines are secure. Our investigative team is actively pursuing leads to ensure a thorough examination of the incident.” As the nation gears up for elections, the incident has raised concerns about the security and integrity of the electoral process.
