NAGPUR: Maharashtra DGP Subodh Kumar Jaiswal on Tuesday took stock of security preparedness in Vidarbha area in view of upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
The best cop additionally said police are well-prepared to handle any security danger coming up out in the form of IEDs or likewise.
Jaiswal Tuesday presided over a gathering with unit incharges of commissionerates of Nagpur, Amravati and Gadchiroli ranges, all in east Maharashtra, to speak about steps as per the directives of the Election Commission.
All 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra will vote in 4 levels, starting from Vidarbha area on April 11.
Addressing reporters here, the DGP said police will make sure that elections are carried out in a unfastened and truthful approach.
Responding to a question on police's preparedness to handle any danger in opposition to the backdrop of the Pulwama terror attack, Jaiswal said the state had witnessed incidents just like the Mumbai terror strike and bomb blasts previously.
"Police's capability is increased considerably. Our personnel are well trained to handle any threat including IEDs. We have built our expertise in intelligence (gathering). We are prepared physically," he said.
Jaiswal added state police loved "very good" coordination with the Central government in intelligence amassing.
"Maharashtra has the history of elections being conducted in free and fair manner. We will do our best to continue this," he added.
The DGP said special measures are being taken to make sure that elections are held peacefully in naxal-hit Gadchiroli district.
The best cop additionally said police are well-prepared to handle any security danger coming up out in the form of IEDs or likewise.
Jaiswal Tuesday presided over a gathering with unit incharges of commissionerates of Nagpur, Amravati and Gadchiroli ranges, all in east Maharashtra, to speak about steps as per the directives of the Election Commission.
All 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra will vote in 4 levels, starting from Vidarbha area on April 11.
Addressing reporters here, the DGP said police will make sure that elections are carried out in a unfastened and truthful approach.
Responding to a question on police's preparedness to handle any danger in opposition to the backdrop of the Pulwama terror attack, Jaiswal said the state had witnessed incidents just like the Mumbai terror strike and bomb blasts previously.
"Police's capability is increased considerably. Our personnel are well trained to handle any threat including IEDs. We have built our expertise in intelligence (gathering). We are prepared physically," he said.
Jaiswal added state police loved "very good" coordination with the Central government in intelligence amassing.
"Maharashtra has the history of elections being conducted in free and fair manner. We will do our best to continue this," he added.
The DGP said special measures are being taken to make sure that elections are held peacefully in naxal-hit Gadchiroli district.
Lok Sabha election 2019: Maharashtra DGP reviews security in Vidarbha
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