Strict security arrangements made for counting of votes: Police

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, February 16

The rural police claimed to make foolproof arrangements for counting of votes scheduled for tomorrow.

Dhruv Dahiya, Senior Superintendent of Police, Amritsar (Rural), stated that counting of votes would be been carried out in a peaceful manner. “Strict security arrangements have been made at the counting centres so the process can be carried out peacefully. The district administration has set five counting centres in Amritsar where counting of votes would take place. Five SP rank senior police officers have been deployed for the supervision. In addition, 11 DSP rank officers and more than 1200 police personnel have been deployed at the counting centre for security.”

Dahiya stated that reserve force has also been deployed in the sensitive areas of the constituencies to prevent any untoward incident. Apart from this, flag marches are being carried out by SSP Amritsar Rural in five constituencies keeping in view the counting of votes.

The SSP has checked all the strongrooms. The force has been deployed in rural Amritsar district. Dahiya sternly warned that if any one tried to disrupt the law and order situation, strict legal action would be taken against the offender.

Meanwhile, the district administration has issued orders to close schools and colleges where counting centres have been established.

Additional District Election Officer-cum-Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development) Ranbir Singh Mudhal said the counting centre for Ramdas has been set at Baba Buddha Singh Senior Secondary School, Ramdas. The votes at Jandiala Guru would be counted at Bearing School, Jandiala Guru. The centre for Ajnala has been established at Government Senior Secondary School (boys) Ajnala. The votes of Rayya would be counted at Sri Mata Ganga Senior Secondary School, Baba Bakala. The centre for Municipal Corporation Ward No. 37 bypoll has been established at Mai Bhago Polytechnic College Majitha Road. He added that in this regard the District Electoral Officer has ordered to close these schools on February 17 keeping in view the safety of the students in these schools and colleges.