By Our Reporter
SHILLONG: Following the attack on Williamnagar jail, more security personnel will be deployed to ensure a free and fair election and to prevent any possible interference by militants in elections.
The State Chief Electoral Officer, P Naik said on Monday that additional security personnel would be deployed in vulnerable locations ahead of February 23 polls.
He, however, expressed confidence that this will not affect the poll preparations.
“None of the rebel groups have made any call for boycott of the polls and we expect a smooth poll this time,” Naik said.
The Election department will also hold meetings with the officials of home department on the need to deploy forces in batches in vulnerable locations.
Stone pelting : Chaos reigned during an election meeting that was organised by Congress Party candidate from Rajabala, Syeedullah Nongrum, in Magurmari, West Garo Hills, on January 31 at 8:30pm when one Abdus Salam and his accomplices allegedly pelted stones at the gathering.
