Police in Kalapara, Patuakhali detained three individuals on Thursday over two separate election-related allegations. Two people were arrested for attempting to cast fake votes at Khepupara Nesaruddin Kamil Madrasa polling center around 9:30 a.m., while another was detained for taking photographs inside a secret voting booth at the Islambpur Dakhil Madrasa center in Kuakata.

Assistant Returning Officer and Kalapara Upazila Nirbahi Officer Kawsar Hamid confirmed that the detainees would be handed over to a judicial magistrate for legal proceedings. They are currently in police custody. Election officials stated that strict security measures were implemented at all polling centers to ensure a fair and peaceful voting process.

Authorities emphasized that the actions were part of broader efforts to maintain order and transparency during the election in the region.