GUWAHATI: 33 companies of Central Para Military Forces have arrived in the state and more forces are likely to come ahead of the polls.
Elaborate security plan has been drawn across the state ahead of the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls in Assam, informed Chief Electoral Officer of Assam Mukesh Sahu.
He added that around 33 companies of Central Para Military Forces (CPMF) have arrived in the state and more forces are likely to arrive ahead of the polls.
Additionally, with a view to maintain peace and public order ahead of the upcoming elections, Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 Govt. of Assam has been imposed in the East district of Guwahati. This was ordered by Ramandeep Kaur, Deputy Commissioner of Police, East Police District, Guwahati on March 15. The East Police District of Guwahati covers the area of Dispur, Bhangagarh, Hatigaon, Sonapur and Khetri Police Sation.
In Assam, the polls will take place in three phases on April 11, 18 and 23. A total of 2,17,60,604 eligible voters in Assam are all set to cast their votes in 14 Lok Sabha constituencies of the state.
