With less than 36 hours to go for Phase 2 of the West Bengal Assembly Elections, Shri G P Singh, Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force, visited Raghabpur St Paul’s High School in Diamond Harbour to review security arrangements.
Ground-Level Inspection of Deployment
During the visit, the DG:
- Inspected deployment of CRPF and ITBP personnel
- Interacted with troops deployed on election duty
- Assessed readiness at a key polling location
Briefing to Security Forces
He addressed personnel from:
- G/18 of Adhoc 383 CRPF
- D/24 of Adhoc 626 Indo-Tibetan Border Police
Clear Directive for Poll Security
Shri Singh emphasised:
- Strict adherence to Election Commission of India (ECI) guidelines
- Maintaining constant vigilance and discipline
- Ensuring a peaceful, free, and transparent voting environment
Ensuring Free and Fair Elections
The review highlights coordinated efforts by central armed police forces to:
- Prevent disruptions
- Maintain law and order
- Safeguard the democratic process
Commitment to Voter Safety
The deployment underscores the commitment of security forces to ensure that every voter can exercise their franchise without fear or intimidation.
