CAPFs go ‘all out’ to win ‘trust’, foster ‘peace’ ahead of last phase of Bengal polls
As West Bengal approaches the final phase of its Assembly election, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are intensifying security measures to ensure a safe polling environment. Over 100 armored vehicles and approximately 2.4 lakh personnel have been deployed to sensitive areas to build voter confidence. The CAPFs aim to foster trust and peace among the public through extensive patrolling and visibility of forces.
- ▪CAPFs have launched extensive patrolling operations named ‘All Out, Night Dominance, Kavach (shield), Trust’ ahead of the final phase of polling.
- ▪More than 100 armored and anti-riot vehicles have been deployed across sensitive areas to instill confidence among voters.
- ▪Around 85 companies of CAPFs were withdrawn from Manipur to assist in the West Bengal elections.
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As West Bengal heads into the final phase of the Assembly election, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have launched extensive patrolling operations named ‘All Out, Night Dominance, Kavach (shield), Trust’ to ensure a secure polling environment, a CAPF official said.More than 100 armoured and anti-riot vehicles have been deployed across sensitive areas to instil confidence among voters, the official said. The intensified security measures include round-the-clock area domination exercises, night patrols and high-visibility movement of forces. Bloody polls: West Bengal tops in violence during 16 State elections held in last decadeApproximately 2.4 lakh CAPF personnel have been deployed across the State for the last phase of polling on April 29, in addition to the State police.
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