Ahead of the general elections, DGP Dr RP Sharma reviewed the law and order, crime and other related electioneering issues with the SPs and Range IGs /DIGs through a videoconferencing here on Monday.
Sharma held discussions with SPs for the smooth and peaceful conduct of the upcoming elections. As number of booths has increase, some additional manpower need to be engaged in this years' election.
He asked the SPs to assess the booths and make vulnerability mapping of the booths and critical polling stations basing on the past incidents of violation, political rivalries, booth capturing etc during 2014 General Election and 2017 GP elections. He asked the SPs to furnish a detailed report to the ECI by January 29, positively. He also asked the SPs to start the confidence building exercises in the districts so as to create a friendly and fearless environment before the election.