Extra Security For Bengal, Andhra Pradesh After Counting Of Votes, Say Sources

The Election Commission's decision came as the long-drawn seven-phase election concluded this evening. Even today, violence in Bengal made headlines.

The Election Commission has arranged for massive security during counting and after, for two states that have made headlines with poll-related violence. Central forces will be stationed Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal for 15 days after the votes are counted on Tuesday, sources said. Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh have been provided with security forces for two days after the counting day.

Sources in the Commission told NDTV that the poll body will be tough on post-poll violence. The provision of troops has been made on the basis of an assessment provided by the states and Central observers.

The Commission's decision came as the long-drawn seven-phase election concluded this evening. Even today, violence in Bengal made headlines.