2 Some 5,000 police officers were on alert during the 15 hours of voting. More than half of Hong Kong's voters participated in elections on Sunday that are pivotal in defining the specially administered Chinese city's political future. The current makeup of the Legislative Council could be altered by the entry into the political arena of young candidates with more radical positions, including those demanding Hong Kong's independence from China. Some 5,000 police officers were on alert due to possible disturbances during the 15 hours of voting, although no incidents were reported. The vote count began after Sunday midnight in Hong Kong, with the results expected on Monday.

Source: India Today September 05, 2016 01:30 UTC