Punjab to install CCTV cameras in highly sensitive polling stations

Lahore: The Punjab Government has decided to install CCTV cameras at every booth of highly sensitive polling stations in Punjab.

A meeting was held in Lahore under the chairmanship of Provincial Election Commissioner Ejaz Anwar Chauhan and Chief Secretary Punjab, in which it was decided to install CCTV cameras at every booth of highly sensitive polling stations.

Secretary Local Government Punjab gave a briefing regarding the preparations for the elections and security, transport, and communication plan for the elections were discussed.

Provincial Election Commissioner Punjab Ejaz Anwar Chauhan said that proper arrangements should be made for the training of security personnel and all district returning officers should supervise the process of preparing polling bags.

Ejaz Anwar Chauhan said that all the basic facilities should be ensured at the polling stations and control rooms should be made more active for redressal of complaints.

He said that up to 570,000 staff will be deployed on the election day and the training of the election staff will be completed by January 29.

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