Lok Sabha Polls: 1,500 Election Staff Deployed In Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The counting of votes for Lok Sabha elections is scheduled for Thursday. In view of the vote counting for Lok Sabha polls, the police officials are taking all necessary measures to avoid any untoward incidents on May 23. Hyderabad City Police Commissioner Anjani Kumar informed that around 5,200 police personnel are deployed to maintain law and order situation at the counting centres.

Hyderabad District Election Officer and GHMC Commissioner M Dana Kishore stated that 1,500 strong election staff members have been deployed in the district for the counting day.

The polling staff on duty will include 765 counting staff, 251 counting supervisors, 251 counting assistants and 261 counting observers along with 550 supporting staff.

All the required arrangements have been supervised by the officials for counting of votes in all 14 counting centres in Hyderabad.

Additional DG (Law & Order) and Nodal Officer for the elections Jitender appealed to all the parties, candidates, workers and public to take prior permission from the police to hold victory rallies as they aim to provide proper security arrangements and avoid law & order issues during such parades.

Meanwhile, Section 144 of CrPC (prevents gatherings) will be enforced within the 100 metres radius of the counting centres.

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