40K cops, 19K homeguards deployed for smooth polling

To maintain law and order and to avoid any untoward incident during the Delhi Assembly elections, around 40,000 Delhi Police personnel have been deployed on specific election duties, besides induction of 190 coys of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for security of polling premises and movement of EVMs. Police said that in addition, 19,000 home guards will assist local police in ensuring security for polling booths.

According to ACP Anil Mittal, the Additional Public Relation Officer (APRO), Delhi Police, additional forces have also been deployed to bolster the security of EVMs, critical booths and counting centres.

“There are 2689 polling premises (545 critical) and 21 counting centres, which have been provided multilayered security. Thorough area domination will be ensured in sensitive and vulnerable areas, and all precautions will be taken to ensure smooth movement of voters to the booths,” said Mittal.

“Static surveillance teams and flying squads have also been deployed and special checking drives are being conducted in vulnerable areas to check any attempt to influence by money or muscle power and other unlawful practices. EVM transportation drill has been planned in coordination with polling officials,” said Mittal.

“Further, all necessary measures have also been taken from the anti-terror angle in vulnerable areas. Pickets on borders have been strengthened to check transportation of illicit liquor and other contraband. All border areas will be kept under strict vigil,” said Mittal.