The Centre has strengthened the Z+ security cover of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid protests over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Security personnel have been increased at Kumar's residences in Delhi and Agra, at the Election Commission office, and within his personal protection team. The move follows demonstrations outside his residences, according to officials.
Security increased at residences and office
At Kumar's home in New Moti Bagh Colony, security arrangements have been reinforced both inside and outside the premises. A bus carrying paramilitary personnel has been stationed outside the colony, while people entering and leaving the area are being closely monitored.
Security has also been tightened at the Election Commission headquarters on Ashoka Road in Delhi. Personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force, Rapid Action Force, Central Reserve Police Force and Delhi Police have been deployed inside and outside the building.
The increased arrangements cover the chief election commissioner's residences, the commission's headquarters and his personal security detail. The measures were taken amid demonstrations linked to claims about problems in electoral rolls during the revision process.
Demonstration outside residence
The Indian Youth Congress held a protest outside Kumar's residence on 27 September, seeking his resignation. Police and security personnel stopped the demonstration soon after it began.
The latest security changes follow protests at both the Delhi and Agra residences. The reported focus of those demonstrations has been alleged irregularities in voter lists and the Special Intensive Revision process.
The deployment at the commission headquarters brings together several security forces. Their presence has been increased at both the building's exterior and interior, while additional personnel have also been assigned to Kumar's protection.
Conclusion
The verified development is an expansion of security for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at his residences, the Election Commission headquarters and within his personal detail amid protests over alleged electoral-roll irregularities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why has Gyanesh Kumar's security been strengthened?
Security was increased amid protests over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision process.
Q. Where has additional security been deployed?
Additional personnel have been deployed at Kumar's residences in Delhi and Agra, at the Election Commission headquarters and in his personal security detail.
Q. Which forces are deployed at the Election Commission headquarters?
The deployment includes the Central Industrial Security Force, Rapid Action Force, Central Reserve Police Force and Delhi Police.
Q. What happened on 27 September?
The Indian Youth Congress protested outside Kumar's residence and demanded his resignation. Police and security personnel stopped the demonstration soon after it began.
Q. Where is the New Moti Bagh residence located?
The New Moti Bagh residence is in Delhi.
Q. What is being monitored outside the Delhi residence?
People entering and leaving the colony are being closely monitored, and a bus carrying paramilitary personnel has been stationed outside.
