SP Dr. Arun K stated that of the 866 booths going for elections, 177 are critical booths, and that all the normal booths have at least one policeman deployed. Dr Arun told reporters on Wednesday that all the individual booths are grouped into 57 sectors, and each sector is monitored by a PSI or ASI. The 57 sector officers are overseen by 14 supervisory officers of the rank of Inspectors.These supervisory officers are, in turn, monitored by four DSPs, one for each assembly constituency.
The 177 critical booths include 36 booths located in previously Naxal-affected areas. All the 36 booths are provided with armed guards as per ECI guidelines. In addition, there are six armed police patrol vehicles, each covering six booths. A DSP is deputed to monitor these 36 booths. This is in addition to the webcasting or micro-observer in those booths, the SP said.
All Inspectors and officers above them have a separate striking force in order to respond to any law and order situation. Apart from that, four reserve platoons are there to respond to any unforeseen circumstances. In total, three SP rank officers, six DSPs, 15 Inspectors, 1501 policemen of other ranks, and around 500 reserve policemen are deployed as part of the security arrangement.
The roll call for all officers and men was completed on Wednesday, and they will be sent to the concerned polling booths from the mustering centers on Thursday. SP Arun said that route marches were conducted in all important towns. Adequate arrangements have been undertaken for the conduct of free and fair elections. In order to attend to other emergencies, 112 staff are not taken for election duties. The public is requested to call 112 in case of emergencies. There is also lien staff deployed in police stations to attend to regular activities, he added.
The 177 critical booths include 36 booths located in previously Naxal-affected areas. All the 36 booths are provided with armed guards as per ECI guidelines. In addition, there are six armed police patrol vehicles, each covering six booths. A DSP is deputed to monitor these 36 booths. This is in addition to the webcasting or micro-observer in those booths, the SP said.
All Inspectors and officers above them have a separate striking force in order to respond to any law and order situation. Apart from that, four reserve platoons are there to respond to any unforeseen circumstances. In total, three SP rank officers, six DSPs, 15 Inspectors, 1501 policemen of other ranks, and around 500 reserve policemen are deployed as part of the security arrangement.
The roll call for all officers and men was completed on Wednesday, and they will be sent to the concerned polling booths from the mustering centers on Thursday. SP Arun said that route marches were conducted in all important towns. Adequate arrangements have been undertaken for the conduct of free and fair elections. In order to attend to other emergencies, 112 staff are not taken for election duties. The public is requested to call 112 in case of emergencies. There is also lien staff deployed in police stations to attend to regular activities, he added.