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Hyderabad: Chief Electoral Officer of Telangana Rajath Kumar today expressed concern over a section of the media writing baseless news items and tarnishing the image of the Election Commission. Police cases will be booked against the media which continues to write baseless news items”, he warned. The Media should refrain from writing false or baseless stories that will add to doubts of people and also democracy. “Similar scenario found in Hyderabad and Secunderabad segments saw 5 to 6 per cent increase of votes polled. “There was no need for doubts on the votes polled as the EC officials obtain Form 17-C forms from polling agents duly signed followed by a check for veracity..