Chandigarh, September 17, 2024 (Yes Punjab News)
Haryana Police is fully prepared to ensure the smooth, free, fair, and peaceful conduct of the Assembly elections scheduled for October 5, 2024.
More than 29,000 police personnel, along with 225 paramilitary companies, will be deployed across the state, with 70 paramilitary companies already stationed in various regions. The police are maintaining a strict vigil to ensure adherence to the Model Code of Conduct.
Sharing these details, Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur stated that each aspect of maintaining law and order during the election process has been meticulously examined.
He informed that a total of 20,629 polling booths will be set up at 10,495 polling locations across the state, where an adequate police presence will be maintained. Among these, 3,460 polling booths have been classified as critical, and 138 have been deemed vulnerable, necessitating additional security measures.
DGP Kapur further highlighted that 155 interstate and 143 intra-state checkpoints have been established, where police teams will monitor movements closely.
To maintain law and order and ensure compliance with the Model Code of Conduct, the state has also formed 480 flying squads, 419 static surveillance teams, and 32 quick response teams. Additionally, 1,128 patrolling parties are actively monitoring the situation day and night.
Regarding licensed arms, DGP Kapur shared that a total of 1,32,225 arms licenses have been issued in the state, of which 1,05,014 licensed weapons have been deposited at police stations in view of the elections. So far, 52 licensed arms have been confiscated for violations of the Model Code of Conduct, and 1,080 arms licenses have been revoked.
DGP Kapur assured that Haryana Police is committed to ensuring free, fair, and peaceful elections. “Nearly all preparations to maintain law and order in the state have been completed.
Voting plays a crucial role in a democratic system, and it is everyone’s responsibility to contribute to conducting it peacefully,” he said, urging the public to participate in the democratic process fearlessly and cast their votes on October 5.
