In view of Vidhan Sabha election in Himachal Pradesh slated on Thursday, areas within Uttarakhand bordering on Himachal Pradesh have been sealed as part of security. Adequate forces have been deployed too at eight different points in Dehradun district and two in Uttarkashi which are bordering on the neighbouring State, police said, adding that stringent checking drives were being launched.
Uttarakhand election nodal officer IG Deepam Seth said that police officials have been deputed in three shifts at the aforesaid barricades in two districts. “The police officials posted there are vigilant through CCTV camera, RT set and video cameras while Dehradun SP rural, circle officer Vikasnagar and CO Mori, Uttarkashi are monitoring the situation in the border areas,” he said.
He further said that acting on the request, around 1000 home guards have been provided to Himachal Pradesh for doing election duty.
Around a month ago, on the direction of election commission of India, Uttarakhand DGP Anil K Raturi had directed Dehradun SSP and Uttarkashi SP to cooperate with Himachal Pradesh police in view of the upcoming Assembly election there.