Police had kept vigil on four polling booths where Dara Singh and three of his associates were expected to vote. Warrants are pending against all four of them.

While Dara Singh, whose name figured on the electoral roll at booth number 133 in Maliposhi village, and two of his aides Mohan Mahanta and Milan Mahanta did not turn up to exercise their franchise, Bhimasen entered the booth unnoticed and cast his vote.

The district administration had directed the local police to maintain strict vigil at the four booths.