Polling officer dies of cardiac arrest in Layyah

Author: Our Correspondent

LAYYAH: A polling officer died due to cardiac arrest on Wednesday while performing his duty in Layyah district of Punjab.

Reportedly, Tahir Raza, who was deployed in a polling station established in Government Middle School Shahnawaz, suffered a heart attack.

Consequently, he was rushed to a local hospital where doctors declared him dead.

The polling process resumed after suspension of one hour.

Published in Daily Times, July 26th 2018.

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