India, Nov. 2 -- Taking a strict view of the violence that claimed the life of a local political worker in Bihar's Mokama constituency, the Election Commission of India on Friday ordered the removal of three key administrative and police officers, disciplinary proceedings against them, and the suspension of one.

In a formal communication to the Chief Electoral Officer, Bihar, the Commission approved the replacement of Barh Sub-Divisional Officer Chandan Kumar, Sub-Divisional Police Officer Barh-1 Rakesh Kumar, and Sub-Divisional Police Officer Barh-2 Abhishek Singh. It appointed Ashish Kumar, Anand Kumar Singh, and Ayush Shrivastava in their place.

The Election Commission further instructed the state government to initiate disciplinary ...