SP, DEO detail poll preparedness in Imphal West
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR

Imphal, February 04 2022: In view of the ensuing elections to the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly, a press briefing on security coordination of the State Police and Central Para-Military Forces was held on Friday at the court room of the District Election Officer/DC, Imphal West.

Speaking to the media persons, Imphal West SP Ksh Shivakanta informed that altogether 62 paramilitary companies from outside the state will be utilised in Imphal West for the upcoming State Assembly Elections, which is scheduled to be held on February 27 .

He said that CRPF will not only assist the state force in maintaining law and order during the polling process, but also provide logistics support.

SP Shivakanta also highlighted that altogether 2926 firearms have been deposited so far in the district, which stands at 76.95 percent (approx) of total licensed firearms issued in the district.

The Imphal West SP also shared two dedicated Police Control Room phone numbers through which anyone could report directly to the district police.

The dedicated phone numbers are 6009030422 and 0385-2450214.Joining the media briefing, District Election Officer/DC, Imphal West Th Kirankumar stated that Imphal West district has a total of 530 polling stations, out of which 16 have been identified as critical and 256 as vulnerable.

He also stated that the district administration is utilising around 2600 polling personnel to man the 530 polling stations in the district of which 4 personnel each will be stationed at every polling station.

There will be some reserved personnel as well to utilise as and when required, he added.

The DEO also stated that two unarmed women police personnel will also be stationed outside every polling station to assist women and aged voters.

The DEO further informed that around 900 vehicles including buses will be utilised in the district.

In his address, 86-Bn CRPF commandant Mohd Yusuf assured that all possible support will be extended to the state police pertaining to law and order issues as well as logistics support for the ensuing Elections.

The press briefing was also attended by 86-Bn CRPF, Lamphelpat deputy commandant Thonlenlal Haokip.

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