Poll violence in India’s north-eastern state of Assam has left eight people dead after police opened fire on protestors.
Members of the Rabha tribe were protesting against elections, saying they infringed on tribal authority.
Officials claimed polling staff were attacked before the shooting.
The Rabha declared a “people’s curfew” to prevent polling staff from reaching their stations.
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