Tight Security Arrangements for AP MPTC, ZPTC Vote Counting

The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission has made elaborate security arrangements ahead of the MPTC and ZPTC vote counting scheduled for tomorrow. State Election Commission IG B. Rajakumari announced that a three-tier security system would be implemented at all 365 counting centres across the state to ensure that the counting process proceeds smoothly and peacefully.

As many as 19,885 police personnel will be deployed for counting-related security duties. The force includes 135 DSPs and Additional SPs, 572 Inspectors, 1,412 Sub-Inspectors, 14,877 Constables and ASIs, and 2,889 Home Guards. IG B. Rajakumari appealed to the public and political party leaders to cooperate with the authorities and ensure that the counting process concludes peacefully without any untoward incidents.