
Voting Tomorrow, Meghalaya Marks 900 Stations As Vulnerable, Critical
NDTV
The Election Commission has deployed 119 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in Meghalaya to ensure a smooth conduct of the Assembly polls.
Ahead of Monday's Assembly elections, as many as 900 polling stations across the state have been identified as vulnerable and critical, the state's chief electoral officer (CEO) said on Saturday.
Speaking to ANI on Saturday, FR Kharkongor, CEO, Meghalaya said, "These 900 polling stations have had some past records (of violence)."
Militant groups were active earlier in Garo and Khasi Hills region while a few untoward incidents were reported during previous elections.
The Election Commission has deployed 119 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in Meghalaya to ensure a smooth conduct of the Assembly polls in the state.