Delhi Police Heightens Security Measures Ahead of Assembly Elections
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Synopsis
As the Assembly elections approach, Delhi Police is on high alert, conducting extensive late-night patrols led by DCP Ankit Chauhan. With around 3,800 police personnel deployed, the focus is on ensuring safety and preventing disturbances during this critical electoral period.
Key Takeaways
- Delhi Police enforces strict security measures.
- Late-night patrol led by DCP Ankit Chauhan.
- Over 3,800 police personnel and support forces deployed.
- Election campaigning intensified among AAP, BJP, and Congress.
- Results to be announced on February 8.
New Delhi, Feb 4 (NationPress) In preparation for the forthcoming Assembly elections, Delhi Police is exercising heightened alertness and has implemented rigorous security protocols throughout the city.
The South District Police undertook a late-night patrol led by DCP Ankit Chauhan. This operation is part of the sustained efforts to ensure public safety and avert any potential incidents during the electoral period.
DCP Ankit Chauhan elaborated on the increased security arrangements, mentioning, "Our district has been allocated roughly 15 companies of external forces. Additionally, Home Guards and officers from various other units have been deployed. In total, we have around 3,800 police personnel and 15 companies of forces, in conjunction with 1,500 Home Guards, stationed in our district."
This proactive patrolling initiative and reinforcement are designed to maintain safety in the district and foster a tranquil atmosphere leading up to the elections.
As the Assembly polls are set for tomorrow, the competition for Delhi has intensified, with the ruling AAP, BJP, and Congress making all efforts to gain voter support.
All three parties have unveiled their manifestos, detailing promises and pledges in a bid for control of the national capital. The results of this critical contest will be revealed on February 8.
The intense campaigning for the Delhi Assembly elections concluded at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, with each of the three main political factions, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Congress, exerting their final efforts to attract voters.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah held several significant public gatherings across Delhi on Monday as part of the BJP's campaign.
Conversely, AAP National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is aiming for a fourth consecutive term, aspiring to secure another win for his party.
