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Seven nabbed in mauling of BEI chair, 2 poll watchers in Datu Piang
Seven individuals were arrested for allegedly mauling a Board of Election Inspectors (BEI) chairman and two poll watchers inside an election precinct in Datu Piang, Maguindanao during Eleksyon 2022.
The suspects barged into the voting precinct at Datu Piang National High School.
The victims were brought to Abpi-Samama Lying-in Medical Hospital for treatment.
The suspects are in the custody of the Datu Piang Municipal Police Station while appropriate complaints are being prepared.
Following the incident, police officers took over as BEI members to continue the electoral process.
In a separate incident, five poll watchers were arrested in Cotabato City for allegedly shading ballots without voter authority.
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