After the Lok Sabha polls for Punjab are announced in the seventh phase on June 1, the security preparations have geared up in the state. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, on Sunday, affirmed the state police's preparations for the approaching polls.
He stated, "The Punjab Police is fully geared up to ensure free, fair, and peaceful elections in the state".
Instructing the officers to adhere to the Election Commission's directives, the DGP along with Special DGP for Law and Order, Arpit Shukla, held a virtual briefing for senior police officials to review security measures before the June 1 polling.
Yadav announced the initiation of a targeted campaign to apprehend proclaimed offenders and enforce non-bailable warrants.
Additionally, Senior Superintendents of Police were tasked with monitoring the illegal sale of alcohol, drugs, and psychotropic substances.
Field officers have been instructed to conduct an audit of the police force and ensure that 75 percent of the force is deployed during the polling period.
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