NAGPUR: Maharashtra DGP Subodh Kumar Jaiswal on Tuesday took inventory of safety preparedness in Vidarbha region in view of upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
The best cop also mentioned police are well-prepared to care for any safety danger coming up out within the type of IEDs or likewise.
Jaiswal Tuesday presided over a meeting with unit incharges of commissionerates of Nagpur, Amravati and Gadchiroli levels, all in east Maharashtra, to speak about steps as consistent with the directives of the Election Commission.
All 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra will vote in four levels, beginning from Vidarbha region on April 11.
Addressing reporters right here, the DGP mentioned police will be sure that elections are carried out in a free and honest means.
Responding to a question on police's preparedness to care for any danger towards the backdrop of the Pulwama terror assault, Jaiswal mentioned the state had witnessed incidents 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 mentioned.
Jaiswal added state police loved "very good" coordination with the Central govt in intelligence collecting.
"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 mentioned particular measures are being taken to be sure that elections are held peacefully in naxal-hit Gadchiroli district.
The best cop also mentioned police are well-prepared to care for any safety danger coming up out within the type of IEDs or likewise.
Jaiswal Tuesday presided over a meeting with unit incharges of commissionerates of Nagpur, Amravati and Gadchiroli levels, all in east Maharashtra, to speak about steps as consistent with the directives of the Election Commission.
All 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra will vote in four levels, beginning from Vidarbha region on April 11.
Addressing reporters right here, the DGP mentioned police will be sure that elections are carried out in a free and honest means.
Responding to a question on police's preparedness to care for any danger towards the backdrop of the Pulwama terror assault, Jaiswal mentioned the state had witnessed incidents 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 mentioned.
Jaiswal added state police loved "very good" coordination with the Central govt in intelligence collecting.
"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 mentioned particular measures are being taken to be sure that elections are held peacefully in naxal-hit Gadchiroli district.
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