CAPF Chiefs Hold Joint Meeting to Finalize Security for West Bengal Polls
Ahead of the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, Directors General of five Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) convened a high-level joint meeting in Kolkata. The leaders from CRPF, BSF, CISF, SSB, and ITBP gathered to finalize a robust, technology-driven security architecture aimed at ensuring free, fair, and transparent voting across 152 constituencies. The meeting, held at the CRPF's 3rd Signal Centre, served as a final operational alignment for thousands of deployed personnel. Key discussions focused on the deployment of Quick Response Teams, anti-sabotage checks, and the integration of security grids with local law enforcement. CISF Director General Praveer Ranjan emphasized the concept of functioning as 'One Election Force,' urging supervisory officers to lead from the front to maintain discipline. The forces are tasked with safeguarding the sanctity of the ballot, ensuring citizens can vote without fear or intimidation. Comprehensive surveillance of sensitive areas and strict adherence to the Election Duty Handbook have been mandated to guarantee compliance with Election Commission guidelines.
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CAPF Chiefs Hold Joint Meeting to Finalize Security for West Bengal Polls
Ahead of the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, Directors General of five Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) convened a high-level joint meeting in Kolkata. The leaders from CRPF, BSF, CISF, SSB, and ITBP gathered to finalize a robust, technology-driven security architecture aimed at ensuring free, fair, and transparent voting across 152 constituencies. The meeting, held at the CRPF's 3rd Signal Centre, served as a final operational alignment for thousands of deployed personnel. Key discussions focused on the deployment of Quick Response Teams, anti-sabotage checks, and the integration of security grids with local law enforcement. CISF Director General Praveer Ranjan emphasized the concept of functioning as 'One Election Force,' urging supervisory officers to lead from the front to maintain discipline. The forces are tasked with safeguarding the sanctity of the ballot, ensuring citizens can vote without fear or intimidation. Comprehensive surveillance of sensitive areas and strict adherence to the Election Duty Handbook have been mandated to guarantee compliance with Election Commission guidelines.
The Indian Express