DIG, Kumaon range, Anant Ram Chauhan, has directed the police officials of the region to strictly implement the model code of conduct during the upcoming panchayat polls in the State.
Taking a meeting of the police officials here on Tuesday, the DIG Kumaon range, said that to conduct the panchayat polls in a peaceful manner is the top priority of the police. Stressing on the need to maintain law and order, he also asked the police officials to keep vigil on the anti-social elements. Those who will try to take the law in their hands will be dealt with strictly, asserted Chauhan, adding no one will be allowed to break the law and order.
At the same time, the DIG Kumaon range also asked the police officials to prepare the list of sensitive and hyper sensitive polling booths across the region and take security measures accordingly so that the panchayat poll process could be completed smoothly.
Apart from strengthening the security arrangements for the upcoming panchayat elections, Cahuhana als also emphasised on the need to curb supply of illicit liquor during the panchayat polls. Speaking on the issue of how to curb sale illicit liquor, the DIG Kumaon range directed the police officials to conduct regular checking of vehicles. Besides, he also suggested to keep an eye on the smugglers of illicit liquor who had been caught earlier on charge of indulging in sale of illicit liquor and directed the police officials to be prepared for the upcoming panchayat polls.