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Patna, November 10 (IANS) Security agencies are on high alert in the state ahead of the second phase of voting for the Bihar Assembly elections 2025.
Bihar Police has made all security arrangements for the voting to be held on November 11.
Security is expected to be even tighter than the first phase of voting on November 6.
Voting will be held in 122 assembly constituencies of 20 districts in the second phase on Tuesday.
Many of these districts share international and interstate borders and Bihar Police has increased vigilance in these areas.
Special security measures have been taken in seven districts along the India-Nepal border, including West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Madhubani, Araria and Kishanganj, while surveillance has also been increased on the borders with Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.
The international borders have been completely sealed since Sunday evening to prevent infiltration and movement of outside elements, while interstate borders have also been closed.
The SP of the district has been instructed to increase vigil and double patrolling in the border areas.
As per the directions of the Election Commission of India (ECI), a total of 1,650 companies of central security forces are being deployed across the state to ensure peaceful and fair polling.
Additional contingents of state police have also been sent to the districts with special attention to sensitive polling stations.
The ECI has directed district police chiefs to ensure that there are no irregularities at polling stations.
Security agencies will use drones and CCTV cameras for surveillance and quick response teams (QRTs) have also been deployed for immediate action in emergency situations.
Appealing to voters to participate without any fear, Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar on Sunday said, “Elections are a festival of democracy. The state police aims to ensure a safe and fair environment for every voter.”
It is noteworthy that the first phase of voting was completed peacefully. The focus of security agencies is now focused on the second phase, which includes many sensitive areas and DGP Kumar says Bihar Police is fully prepared to ensure free, fair and peaceful voting on November 11.
–IANS
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