The deployment plan was finalised and issued on March 19, an official says
Party joint general secretary C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar meets Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik to press demands
EVMs from over 11,000 polling stations in central region were taken to the respective counting centres amid tight security after the polling on April 23
A senior police officer said, “Following instructions of Commissioner of Police, Abhin Dinesh Modak, over 21,000 personnel from the Greater Chennai City Police and 2,000 Home Guards have been deployed for bandobust duties from Wednesday
Over 100 armoured and anti-riot vehicles deployed across sensitive areas to instil confidence among voters, says official; security presence has “fostered trust and an atmosphere of peace”, says CRPF
The move by the NIA came following a directive by the Union Home Ministry
A total of 295 companies of paramilitary personnel will be deployed across the State. While 115 have been deployed, the remaining are set to reach the State on Monday (April 13, 2026) night.
Surveillance cameras installed outside strong rooms with 24x7 monitoring. Strong rooms will be opened on counting day on May 4 in the presence of representatives of political parties
The squads will stay alert at the district and State-level borders and continue with vehicle-checking in assigned areas
The personnel are expected to start arriving in the State from April 13 in a phased manner