As Bihar gears up for its upcoming elections, the state police have stepped up their efforts to maintain peace and order across various constituencies. Recognizing the importance of ensuring a fair, secure, and peaceful electoral process, Bihar Police has deployed additional forces to safeguard polling stations, curb electoral malpractices, and maintain law and order throughout the election period. With a history of electoral violence in certain areas, the police’s proactive measures aim to foster a peaceful environment where voters can freely exercise their right to vote.
Key Measures Taken by Bihar Police:
- Deployment of Additional Police Forces: Bihar Police has deployed additional personnel to sensitive areas prone to unrest. These forces include paramilitary units, local police, and rapid response teams to tackle any potential violence or disturbances during election time. Their primary responsibility is to safeguard polling booths, election officials, and the general public.
- Security at Polling Stations: Ensuring the security of polling stations is a top priority. Bihar Police has arranged for tight security around polling booths, especially in areas identified as sensitive. Armed forces will monitor these stations to prevent any potential electoral fraud, threats, or violence that could disrupt voting.
- Election Surveillance: Surveillance measures, including drones and CCTV cameras, have been put in place to monitor public spaces and polling stations in real-time. This is to ensure that any suspicious activity or violations of election rules are promptly addressed.
- Patrolling and Checkpoints: Routine patrolling and the establishment of temporary checkpoints across key routes will ensure that movement in and around polling areas is strictly monitored. Any illegal transportation of voters or attempts at voter intimidation will be intercepted by the police.
- Intelligence Gathering and Monitoring: Bihar Police is focusing on gathering intelligence through various sources to detect any signs of election-related unrest. Special intelligence teams are working in tandem with other law enforcement agencies to preemptively address any threats.
- Training and Awareness Campaigns: To ensure smooth operations during the election process, the police have conducted extensive training for personnel on how to handle sensitive election situations, including potential voter fraud, violence, and crowd control.
