28,000 cops, flag marches, and traffic curbs: Mumbai police gear up for BMC polls
In the run-up to the BMC elections on Thursday, the police will coordinate with election squads to address complaints of law-and-order violations or inducements such as cash and alcohol distribution.
More than 28,000 police personnel will be deployed across Mumbai ahead of BMC polls on Thursday. (File Photo) With hours to go for the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections on Thursday, the Mumbai police have put in place a series of measures to ensure that voting and the vote-counting process a day later proceed smoothly.
On Wednesday night, police personnel across the city will be on standby, maintaining constant communication with the election staff’s flying squads. “If there are any complaints about law-and-order issues or inducements such as cash or alcohol distribution, our officials must rush to the spot and ensure that the election staff can perform their duties without disruption,” a police officer said.
On polling day, more than 28,000 police personnel will be deployed across Mumbai, including 10 additional commissioners, 33 deputy commissioners of police (DCPs), 84 assistant commissioners of police (ACPs), 3,000 officers, and 25,000 constables. In addition, State Reserve Police Force platoons, Quick Response Teams, the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), Riot Control Police (RCP), and Home Guards will be stationed at sensitive locations to maintain law and order, a senior official said.
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