The district police have made elaborate arrangements to ensure that the municipal corporation elections scheduled for May 10 are conducted in a free, fair, peaceful, and secure manner. In this regard, a high-level strategic meeting was held on Monday at the police commissioner’s office in Sector 4 under the chairmanship of police commissioner (ADGP) Shibas Kaviraj.
During the meeting, police finalised a comprehensive security blueprint and issued strict instructions to all officers to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incidents that could disrupt the electoral process.
Police commissioner Shivas Kaviraj stated that around 1,200 policemen have been deployed for election duty. Voting will take place at 204 booths across 85 locations in the district, all under strict police surveillance.
He added that the model code of conduct will be strictly enforced to ensure transparency and fairness in the election process.
From a security perspective, police have identified sensitive and hyper-sensitive booths. A total of 36 booths across 21 locations have been marked as sensitive, while 59 booths at 21 locations fall under the hyper-sensitive category.
Additional police force, women personnel, and SWAT commandos will be deployed at these locations. Four tear gas teams have been kept on standby to handle any emergency situation.
All crime units, SHOs, and in-charges of police posts have been directed to adopt a zero-tolerance approach against illegal liquor, drug trafficking, and any form of intimidation or hooliganism.
Efforts to secure the district’s borders are being maintained round the clock at five inter-state checkpoints. Additionally, 20 special nakas will be set up at key points across the city 48 hours prior to polling.
In line with modern policing practices, personnel have been equipped with 55 body cameras to closely monitor all activities.
During the election period, 12 patrolling teams will remain active, while emergency response vehicles (ERVs), rider units, and police control room (PCR) vehicles will also be on constant alert. Under Section 163 (allowing officials to issue immediate orders in case of nuisance or danger) of Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), ACPs and SHOs are intensifying efforts to ensure the deposit of licensed weapons to prevent any misuse during the elections.
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