Dolakha, March 5 -- Voting was temporarily halted at Malu polling centre in ward 4 of Tamakoshi Rural Municipality, Dolakha, after a dispute over the seating of candidate representatives led to an attempt to assault polling staff.

Police fired a warning round to control the situation. Authorities said efforts are ongoing to restore order and resume voting.

A meeting of all parties is currently underway to facilitate the process.

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