Four officials suspended for entering EVM room

The EVM and VVPAT units of the Madurai constituency are kept under  security in a strong room in Madurai Medical College. The premises are under 3- layer security, with armed forces being employed for security purposes.

The strong room also contains electoral documents and isn't sealed, sources said 

Srinivasan, an office assistant, Raja Prakash, an assistant, and Surya Prakash, a data entry operator with Madurai Corporation, had accompanied K. Sampoornam, Special Tahsildar at the Assistant Commissioner (Excise) office in Madurai, to the counting centre.

In this regard, CPI(M)'s Venkatesan, AMMK's David Annadurai and his party representatives staged a protest in front of the Madurai Medical college, demanding an enquiry on the alleged 4 officials.

It was said that Madurai District Collector has sent a detailed report based on the CCTV footages. Madurai Collector has also ordered suspension of the 4 officials including Tahsildar Sampoornam.