Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh: Municipal election polling in Ichapuram and Palasa municipalities of Srikakulam district concluded peacefully on Sunday amid tight police security, according to District Superintendent of Police K. V. Maheshwara Reddy, IPS.
The District SP stated that the peaceful completion of polling was made possible through the cooperation of voters, candidates, political party representatives and the media, along with effective coordination among the police, revenue and other government departments. He expressed satisfaction that polling concluded without any untoward incidents within the two municipal jurisdictions.
Three-Tier Security for Vote Counting
With vote counting scheduled for November 3, the Srikakulam District Police have put comprehensive security arrangements in place to ensure that the process is conducted peacefully, impartially and transparently.
Election materials will be transported to the designated counting centres in Ichapuram and Palasa under tight security. A three-tier security system will be implemented at the counting centres, supported by precautionary measures to prevent disturbances and maintain public order.
Restrictions to Maintain Law and Order
The police have announced that Police Act Section 30 and Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) will be implemented on counting day, as applicable. Rallies will not be permitted, and candidates, political party representatives and members of the public have been urged to follow election regulations and police instructions.
District SP K. V. Maheshwara Reddy, IPS, appealed to the public to extend their full cooperation to the police and administration during the counting process.
The Srikakulam District Police reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace, ensuring public safety and facilitating a smooth and transparent election process through effective planning and coordinated security arrangements.
