Mohali administration gears up to fortify polling stations, booths

Gaurav Kanthwal 
Tribune News Service
Zirakpur, February 10

Mohali SSP Satinder Singh on Wednesday said that full preparations have been made for the peaceful conduct of Municipal Corporation and Nagar Panchayat elections.

“Strict checking of vehicles while coming and going in the district is being done. The personnel posted at the check posts have been directed to pay special attention to cash, liquor, and other prohibited items,” he said.  

Adequate arrangements are being made to ensure the safety of the candidates, and for a peaceful election campaign. In view of the law and order situation, regular liaison is being maintained with the candidates of civil administration, and political parties and meetings were also being held, he added. 

The Mohali Additional District Magistrate has also exercised its powers under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 (Act No. 2 of 1974). Orders have been issued to ban carrying of firearms, ammunition, explosives, flammable items, and sharp weapons inside.

Strict security arrangements have been made at the polling stations and booths to maintain law and order.

“As per Section 110 of the Punjab State Election Commission Act 1994, 48 hours before the election, public meetings or conventions and the movement of outsiders would be strictly followed. Unauthorised people around would not be allowed,” he concluded.