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Urban local body polls: Polling peaceful, says Avadi Police Commissioner
The Hindu
Commissioner Rathore visited sensitive polling stations in the Avadi Commissionerate on Saturday
Avadi Police Commissioner Sandeep Rai Rathore said the urban local body polls have been peaceful, and the police have not received any complaints of irregularity or violence. In view of the elections on Saturday, Mr. Rathore, Commissioner of Police, Avadi reviewed the security arrangements at polling stations within the Avadi Police Commissionerate. He visited some sensitive polling stations, including one in Thirumullaivoyal where 16 booths are located. J. Mahesh , Deputy Commissioner of Police Avadi, G. UmaiyaI, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Headquarters, M.M. Ashok Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic, and more than 4,000 police personnel are on duty to boost the confidence and safety of voters. Mr. Rathore also interacted with the police personnel, voters and officials at polling stations and enquired about uninterrupted power supply, availability of basic amenities in the booths and ensured Covid-19 protocols have been followed strictly as advised by the State Election Commission. He warned that stringent action would be taken against those who violated the Model Code of Conduct.
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