a press conference here she disclosed that the law and order situation in the state is under control and adequate measures have been taken well in advance keeping the requirements in this connection.
In fact preparations for the polls has begun since January itself and several rounds of preparatory meetings have been conducted in this connection she informed.Even much before the notification was issued preparatory work has commenced she said.
Along with the state policemen central contingents and 585 Central Reserve Police units,Chattisgarh,Goa,Maharashtra,Tamil Nadu.Kerala and Telangana policemen are being deployed for providing security to the poll process.
In addition services of 22,000 Home Gaurds staff is being made use of while 82,157 cops are entrusted with the responsibility of providing security to the polling booths,told the state Police chief.
In addition the services of Fire Fighting Squad and Prison department is also being made use of while for the first time Lokayukta policemen are involved in providing security to the poll process.
All along the state borders help from the neighbouring states security personnel has been sought while CISF staff have been given the role of providing security to the Strong Rooms housing the EVMs’.
Hindusthan Samachar/Manohar Yadavatti
