Hyderabad: Months ahead of the Assembly elections, city police commissioner C.V. Anand on Monday met with officers of ACP rank and above to discuss preparatory measures.
The agenda encompassed aspects such as vulnerability mapping, identification of critical polling stations, joint inspections, deployment strategies for specialized forces including striking units and flying squads, and personalised visits to polling stations by ACPs and station house officers (SHOs), Anand said in a press release.
The meeting carried out a detailed review of cases pertaining to the elections. The meeting underscored the importance of addressing potential disruptors and anti-social elements through binding measures.
The officials discussed preparing a strategic compilation of individuals previously involved in election-related offences. Nodal officers were told to should acquaint themselves with their allotted areas and maintain coordination with the officers.
The commissioner tasked the DCPs to identify suitable accommodation for central armed police forces and security personnel from outside the state who would be posted in Telangana ahead of the elections.
