Bantwal: Bypoll was conducted for the Vice Presidents Post of Karopady gram panchayat here today.

Polling was conducted for the lone panchayat seat at the polling booth set up at the government school at Mittanadka.

Tight security was arranged for the election, and 69 percent of voters exercised their franchise. This was stated in a release by tahsildar of the taluk, Purandar Hegde, who happened to be the returning officer for this election.

Brother of Jaleel, Anwar Karopady, had entered the election fray as a candidate supported by Congress, whereas BJP has extended support to Harish Bhat Kodla in this election.

Counting of votes will take place at the taluk office here on July 5.