Overview
- Deben Horo, 45, the second polling officer at Station 230 in Dolapani LP School in the Naduar constituency of Sonitpur, was found unconscious and later declared dead at a hospital.
- Officials said doctors have not confirmed the cause of death and suspect an underlying medical condition.
- A reserve officer replaced him, and voting at the booth opened at 7 am and continued until the scheduled 5 pm close.
- Horo lived in Dopdopi Kachari Gaon in the Chariduar revenue circle and worked as an assistant teacher at a government school.
- Assam is electing a 126-member assembly, with vote counting set for May 4.