South Tripura Police has drawn up a multi-layered security plan for the September 28 Village Committee elections, with around 1,200 personnel expected to guard polling locations and prevent disruption across the district.
Key Takeaways:
- Around 1,200 security personnel are expected to be deployed across South Tripura for the September 28 polls.
- Police have classified polling stations as hyper-critical, sensitive and normal for graded security deployment.
- Area domination, mobile patrolling and checks at inter-district and border nakas will be intensified before polling.
The preparations were reviewed during a district crime conference chaired by Superintendent of Police Mourya Krishna C, IPS, at the SP Office Conference Hall in Belonia on Wednesday. Senior police officials assessed crime trends and the law and order situation as the district prepares for the TTAADC Village Committee Elections.
South Tripura Police Prepare for Village Committee Polls
The election will assume significance across South Tripura, where voting will take place in 70 Village Committees. The district has 306 constituencies and 538 seats. Authorities have designated 177 polling stations for voters.
At the state level, the election will cover 587 Village Committees. These committees are spread across 2,634 constituencies with 4,597 seats.
The final electoral roll contains 9,61,977 electors. The state will have 1,550 polling stations for the election.
Voting is scheduled from 7 am to 4 pm on September 28. The counting of votes will take place on October 5, 2026.
Around 1,200 Personnel to Guard Polling Process
Police have planned a layered security arrangement for polling day in South Tripura. Around 1,200 personnel are expected to be deployed across the district.
The force will include personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces, Tripura State Rifles and district police. Deployment will cover all polling stations and other strategically important locations.
Police have also assessed polling stations based on their security requirements. Officials have placed the stations under three categories: hyper-critical, sensitive and normal.
The classification will determine the level of security assigned to each polling location. This graded approach is intended to ensure that vulnerable areas receive stronger protection.
Strong Rooms to Remain Under 24-Hour Watch
Security arrangements will extend beyond polling stations. Block-level strong rooms will receive armed protection after voting.
Police will maintain round-the-clock surveillance at these locations. The measures are designed to safeguard election materials and prevent unauthorised access.
The security plan also seeks to reduce the possibility of disturbances during the movement and storage of election-related materials.
Police Intensify Area Domination and Patrolling
South Tripura Police will increase area domination exercises in vulnerable zones before polling. Mobile patrols will also be stepped up across the district.
Vehicle checking will receive special attention. Police will conduct intensified checks at nakas, including points along inter-district routes and border areas.
These operations will focus on detecting suspicious movement and preventing the entry or movement of illegal materials.
Police will also take preventive action against people suspected of posing a threat to public peace. Enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct will remain a key component of the pre-election security strategy.
Crackdown on Illegal Arms, Narcotics and Cash
Authorities will maintain strict checks on the movement of illegal arms and narcotics during the election period. The transportation of liquor and unaccounted cash will also come under increased scrutiny.
The measures aim to prevent criminal activity and attempts to influence voters through illegal means.
Police are expected to maintain heightened vigilance until the completion of polling and the subsequent counting process.
SP Directs Officers to Maintain Close Coordination
Superintendent of Police Mourya Krishna C directed SDPOs and Officers-in-Charge to deal firmly with criminal elements.
He instructed officers to maintain public order within their respective jurisdictions. He also stressed coordination with the civil administration and election authorities.
Such coordination will be important during the final phase of election preparations, particularly in areas identified as sensitive or vulnerable.
The police have also urged citizens to report incidents that could threaten public peace or election security.
Residents can contact the District Police Control Room at 7628007079. The emergency response number 112 is also available for urgent assistance.
Senior Police Officials Attend Conference
The district crime conference was attended by the Additional Superintendent of Police, SDPOs, Officers-in-Charge and other headquarters-level officers.
The meeting comes less than three weeks before polling. South Tripura Police is now moving into an intensified security phase to ensure that the Village Committee elections take place peacefully, securely and without disruption.
