To ensure free, fair, and peaceful conduct of the Lok Sabha elections-2024, Haryana Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur on Wednesday said that an election cell has been established at the Police Headquarters, Sector-6, Panchkula. This cell will work towards maintaining law and order and ensuring adherence to the model code of conduct, allowing citizens to exercise their franchise impartially and without fear, he added.
Kapur further said that the Election Cell, besides maintaining law and order, will monitor various crucial election-related activities. State Nodal Officer and Additional Director General of Police, Law and Order, Sanjay Kumar will oversee the cell's operations.
DSP (Law and Order) Mamta Sodha will function as the nodal officer for the cell. Additionally, DSP and ASP-level officers in all districts will act as nodal officers. These officers will submit daily reports on prescribed aspects to the Election Cell ensuring Smooth Elections.
He further said that the Cell will monitor adherence to the guidelines set forth under the Model Code of Conduct throughout the state. The Election Cell will remain operational 24/7 with staff present even during gazetted holidays and weekends.
Emphasizing the multi-layered monitoring system implemented across the state to guarantee peaceful elections, Kapur said that the police will vigilantly monitor adherence to the model code of conduct and maintain law and order throughout Haryana. He highlighted the use of the Election Commission's C-Vigil app to ensure adherence to election guidelines. Additionally, 12 CAPF companies have arrived in the state and are deployed across various districts, he added.