9 FIRs, 1,177 Cases of Violation of Poll Code Booked in AP
From October 15 to 27, police registered 244 FIRs and booked 33,014 cases of poll code violations across the state.
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh police registered nine FIRs and booked 1,177 cases for violations of the model code of conduct (MCC) on Tuesday in connection with the local body elections.
With the MCC in force following the announcement of the election schedule by the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission, police bound over 1,179 persons and deposited 67 weapons in various police stations.
As many as 814 Static Surveillance Teams are monitoring compliance with the poll code.
Inspector general of police B. Raja Kumari released a status report on MCC enforcement and the law and order situation on Tuesday, in coordination with the State Election Commission.
From October 15 to 27, police registered 244 FIRs and booked 33,014 cases of poll code violations across the state.
During the same period, 17,652 persons were bound over and 9,217 weapons were deposited.