Emphasis on strict enforcement of election code, foolproof security, and peaceful voting

Nizamabad, December 15 (MD Akber- Patriotic Views): As part of preparations for the third phase of Gram Panchayat elections, Nizamabad Police Commissioner P. Sai Chaitanya, IPS, conducted a comprehensive review meeting with police officials of the Armoor Division at the Armoor ACP Office, directing them to ensure that voters are able to exercise their franchise in a peaceful and fear-free atmosphere. The Commissioner instructed officials to strictly enforce the election code of conduct and to identify sensitive and hyper-sensitive polling stations within the division for deployment of strengthened security arrangements to prevent any untoward incidents. He ordered clear marking around polling stations to curb campaigning and display of election symbols and advised the use of striking forces wherever necessary to disperse unlawful gatherings. Stressing zero tolerance towards money, liquor, or other inducements, he directed that inter-state and inter-district check posts be operated effectively to prevent illegal transportation. Village Police Officers were instructed to maintain close surveillance in their respective villages and gather advance intelligence to ensure calm polling. He further warned that polling staff must report to their assigned booths early on election day, discharge duties responsibly until completion of vote counting, resist any inducements, and strictly follow guidelines, failing which immediate action would be taken. The meeting was attended by Armoor ACP J. Venkateshwar Reddy, Armoor SHO P. Satyanarayana Goud, Armoor Rural CI K. Sridhar Reddy, Bheemgal CI P. Satyanarayana Goud, Balkonda SI K. Shailender, Nandipet SI G. Shyam Raj, Velpur SI B. Sanjeev, Mupkal SI Kiran Pal, Mendora SI Suhasini, Bhingal SI K. Sandeep, Mortad SI B. Ramu, Kammar Pally SI G. Anil Reddy, Yergatla SI P. Rajeshwar, and Makloor SI Rajasekhar, among others.