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Odisha's Three-Tier Security: How Nuapada By-Poll Counting Stays Protected

Odisha authorities have implemented a comprehensive three-tier security system for the Nuapada by-poll counting. The arrangement involves BSF personnel forming the inner ring, followed by Odisha Police and local Nuapada police in outer layers. Security has been heightened with intensified anti-Naxal operations near the Chhattisgarh border to ensure peaceful proceedings. The counting will begin at 8 AM following a successful election that saw over 83% voter turnout without any false voting complaints.

Key Points: Odisha ADG Details Three-Tier Security for Nuapada By-Poll Counting

  • BSF forms first security ring around counting center with Odisha Police in second layer
  • Nuapada Police personnel stationed in third security ring perimeter
  • Anti-Naxal operations intensified near sensitive Chhattisgarh border area
  • Counting process begins at 8 AM with 14 tables but no telecast planned
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Three-tier security arrangement in place: Odisha ADG ahead of Nuapada by-poll counting

Odisha ADG Sanjay Kumar reveals three-tier security arrangement with BSF, state police for peaceful Nuapada by-poll counting amid anti-Naxal operations.

"The by-election concluded peacefully. A three-tier security arrangement has been put in place at the counting centre. - Sanjay Kumar, Odisha ADG"

Bhubaneswar, November 13

Stressing elaborate arrangements ahead of the counting day for the Nuapad by-poll on November 14, Odisha ADG (Law and Order), Sanjay Kumar said on Thursday that a three-tier security arrangement has been put in place at the counting centre.

Kumar stated that the arrangement comprises personnel from the Border Security Force (BSF), Odisha Police, and Nuapada Police.

"The by-election concluded peacefully. A three-tier security arrangement has been put in place at the counting centre. The entire area has also been kept under security arrangements...Near the counting centre, our first ring of security will be of BSF, the second ring is being handled by our Odisha Police personnel, and in the third ring, our Nuapada Police personnel will be stationed..." Kumar told ANI.

He further stated that anti-Naxal operations have been intensified near the Chhattisgarh border and assured that, just like the voting process, the counting will also conclude peacefully.

"Anti-Naxal operations have also been intensified near the Chhattisgarh border. Our full effort is to ensure that the counting process concludes peacefully, just like voting concluded," added Kumar.

Meanwhile, Odisha Chief Electoral Officer R.S. Gopalan stated that the Nuapada by-polls proceeded smoothly and recorded a healthy voter turnout of over 83%. He further mentioned that no complaints of false voting were registered.

"... Preparations are in full swing. We are laying out 14 tables. The counting will start at 8 AM. We have made security arrangements. The police department has done a great job. The counting process will not be telecast. The poll went off very well; we had more than 83% voter turnout. We hope there is no violence tomorrow, although we are prepared for any condition. There were no complaints of false voting registered...," Gopalan told ANI.

Voting for by-elections was held on Tuesday morning for eight Assembly constituencies across six states and one Union Territory. Voters participated in selecting new representatives in the following areas: Budgam and Nagrota in Jammu and Kashmir; Anta in Rajasthan; Ghatsila in Jharkhand; Jubilee Hills in Telangana; Tarn Taran in Punjab; Dampa in Mizoram; and Nuapada in Odisha.

- ANI

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Priya S
83% voter turnout is really impressive! Shows how much people value their democratic rights. The anti-Naxal operations near Chhattisgarh border are also crucial for security. Well done election commission!
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Arjun K
Why isn't the counting being telecast? In this digital age, transparency is key. People have the right to see the process live. This feels like an outdated practice. 🤔
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Sarah B
The three-tier security system sounds very thorough. As someone who has worked in election monitoring, I appreciate how detailed the planning is. Hope all states follow such protocols!
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Meera T
No complaints of false voting and peaceful polling - this is how democracy should function everywhere. Proud of our election system and the people of Nuapada for such high participation!
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Vikram M
The security arrangements near Chhattisgarh border are particularly important given the Naxal threat. Our security forces are doing a great job in difficult conditions. Jai Hind!

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