Andhra Pradesh reports 41 poll-related incidents during ULB elections, says DGP Harish Kumar Gupta
Every complaint is being taken seriously and those involved will face strict legal action, says Harish Kumar Gupta, adding that the ULB elections are by and large peaceful in State
Andhra Pradesh reported 41 election-related incidents during the most recent Urban Local Body (ULB) elections, according to Director General of Police (DGP) Harish Kumar Gupta. The incidents occurred across 18 districts, including Anantapur, Kadapa, and Kurnool. DGP Gupta emphasized that any involvement in poll-related violence, malpractice, or unlawful activities would be met with strict legal action.
Inspector-General of Police B. Raja Kumar, who oversaw elections to 92 ULBs, stated that technology would be employed to verify facts and that severe consequences awaited those involved in election-related incidents. DGP Gupta, who monitored polling processes and security from the Integrated Command Control Centre (ICCC) in the A.P.
Police Headquarters, noted that extensive security measures were in place for ballot box storage. He highlighted that, apart from minor incidents, the elections to 13 Municipal Corporations, 79 Municipalities, and Nagar Panchayats proceeded peacefully throughout the State.
The DGP utilized drones, body-worn cameras, videography, and the Samartha App for surveillance purposes during the elections. He commended the dedication of police personnel and security forces in ensuring the smooth conduct of the elections. Prior to this, IGPs, DIGs, and Superintendents of Police had visited polling stations and monitored the voting process via web-casting across the State.
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