Ahead of the counting of votes for the municipal council elections, Khanna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Darpan Ahluwalia visited the counting centres at Khanna, Samrala and Doraha to review security and administrative arrangements.
Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Swati Tiwana was also present during the review of the counting centre in Khanna.
The officers inspected the counting centre established at AS Modern Senior Secondary School, Khanna, and issued directions to officials regarding security, access control, surveillance and smooth conduct of the counting. Voting for the municipal councils of Khanna, Payal, Doraha and Samrala, along with others areas, was held on May 26. Counting is scheduled for Friday.
SSP Ahluwalia said elaborate arrangements had been made to ensure peaceful, fair and transparent counting. Around 410 police personnel, along with two SP-rank and nine Deputy SP-rank officers, have been deployed. Patrolling teams will remain active throughout the process to maintain law and order. The SSP said a 200-metre area around the counting centres had been declared as “no vehicle zone.”
Entry will be permitted after identity verification, and only authorised candidates and counting agents will be allowed inside the centres. She warned of strict action against anyone attempting to spread rumours, create disturbances or display weapons during the counting process.
