Security has been stepped up in 28-Koridang Assembly Constituency after pre-poll violence, with additional forces deployed, says Director General of Police Rupin Sharma.
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KOHIMA — Security has been stepped up in the 28-Koridang Assembly Constituency following pre-poll violence that left one person dead, with an additional company of security personnel deployed to the area on Tuesday, Director General of Police Rupin Sharma said.
Speaking on the sidelines of an event in Kohima, Sharma said the reinforcement has already reached the constituency, taking the total deployment to four companies of the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB), along with other security personnel.
He said the situation has improved, adding that adequate precautions have been taken given the constituency’s history of election-related violence.
Pre-poll violence was reported on April 6 at Longkhum between supporters of Independent candidate Maj. (Retd) Toshikaba and BJP candidate Daochier I Imchen, as well as between rival groups in Mangmetong.
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At Longkhum, one person succumbed to injuries while being taken to Kohima for medical treatment.
In response, the Mokokchung district administration imposed a night curfew under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, in Longkhum, Mangmetong and Alichen areas, including the 2nd NAP camp, with immediate effect from April 6.
Sharma urged residents to refrain from violence, stating that such incidents result in the loss of precious lives and serve no purpose. He called on the public to introspect and ensure peaceful conduct in future elections.