Over 15,000 personnel deployed to ensure free and fair election in Faridabad and Palwal

To ensure the smooth conduct of polling in nine assembly segments of Faridabad and Palwal districts on Saturday, the election authorities have deployed a staff of over 15,000, including 7,000 police personnel and 11 companies of paramilitary forces.

Senior administration officials confirmed that preparations are complete, with polling parties equipped with essential machinery and equipment dispatched to their respective stations. Polling will commence at 7 am on Saturday.

In Faridabad district, 4,500 police personnel have been deployed across six segments — Faridabad, NIT, Badkhal, Ballabgarh, Tigaon, and Prithla — covering 1,650 booths. Meanwhile, 2,500 police personnel will maintain vigilance in Palwal district’s three segments — Palwal, Hodal, and Hathin.

Paramilitary forces will assist police personnel in monitoring all booths. Palwal district has set up 717 polling stations for approximately 7.05 lakh voters, with 189 booths categorised as vulnerable or critical.

Faridabad’s six segments have 17.95 lakh voters, with 45 booths declared sensitive or vulnerable, and 10 considered critical due to potential disturbances.

Additional measures include video recording and webcasting at all booths, over 7,500 licensed weapons deposited with the police, ban on drone usage and the imposition of Section 163 of the IPC until October 6 midnight.