Polls security plan issued

Aug 22, 2013

LAHORE: ACTING CCPO Muhammad Tahir Rai has issued security plan for the by-elections. The total number of polling stations is 638 which are divided into three categories A, B and C. According to a handout issued here Wednesday, 110 polling stations has been declared sensitive and placed in category A.

There will be deputed four police officials, special force and volunteers at each polling station. Army will also be deputed on every polling station. Election material has already been delivered at polling stations safely under the supervision of police and Army. The purpose of deputation of police and army is to stop rigging and violence during the polling. On the by-election day, collectively more than 7,000 cops and 4,500 soldiers will perform their duty. Every polling station will be surrounded by the authorities. Every SP, DSP and SHO will be considered duty in charge and will be responsible for security during polling. Acting CCPO Lahore M Tahir Rai said, “We request administration and public to cooperate with police and in case of any illegal activity, inform police so that there is atmosphere of peace in the city.”

(The News)

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