Tight vigil at Maoist-hit polling stations in Bhupalpally, Mulugu Assembly segments
Law enforcement agencies have established their command over Left-Wing Extremist (LWE)-aected areas in Telangana since its inception. However, the police are leaving no stone unturned to ensure peaceful Lok Sabha elections by deploying adequate forces in view of a call given by the outlawed CPI (Maoists) to boycott the Lok Sabha elections to be held on Monday.
Bhupalpally district shares border with Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, while Mulugu shares border with Bijapur and Sukma districts of Chhattisgarh. Considering this situation, the police in Bhupalpally, part of the Warangal Lok Sabha constituency, and Mulugu, which is part of Mahabubabad Lok Sabha seat, have made elaborate security arrangements.
Robust security
Bhupalpally SP Kiran Khare said robust security arrangements have been made with comprising 1,000 personnel from the local police, including trainee constables and those from Central Armed Police Force, including three companies of CRPF and BSF, being deployed.
Special Patrolling Parties, Mobile Units, Quick Reaction Teams, Striking Forces, Special Striking Teams, and Armored Security Actions have been deployed to ensure the safety and integrity of the electoral process in Bhupalpally district. There are 61 critical polling stations, including 30 Maoist-aected polling stations.
said they had deployed 855 police personnel, including civil and Central armed forces.
Critical stations
Of the 307 polling stations, 62 were identied as critical, including those in LWE-aected areas, warranting additional vigilance.
Polling in 106 Assembly constituencies in Telangana will be held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. However, in 13 Assembly constituencies designated as Maoist-aected areas, including Bhupalpally and Mulugu, polling will conclude by 4 p.m.