Enhanced Security Measures in Kozhikode Ahead of Poll Counting
High security in place to avert post-poll clashes in Kozhikode
The Hindu
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Kozhikode district in Kerala, India, has implemented strict security measures to prevent post-poll violence during the counting of votes scheduled for May 4, 2026. District Collector Snehil Kumar Singh has enforced prohibitory orders under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita to restrict gatherings near counting centers.
- 01Enhanced security measures are in place across Kozhikode district.
- 02Counting of votes begins at 8 a.m. on May 4, 2026, at three designated centers.
- 03Prohibitory orders restrict gatherings of four or more people near counting centers.
- 04The restrictions are in effect from 6 p.m. on May 3 until 9 a.m. on May 5.
- 05These measures aim to prevent potential clashes following the vote counting.
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In Kozhikode district, Kerala, India, elaborate security measures have been implemented to ensure a peaceful vote counting process on May 4, 2026. The counting will take place at three centers: JDT Group of Institutions, Government College, and St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School, all under strict police protection. Due to the district's politically sensitive nature and previous incidents of violence during counting, District Collector Snehil Kumar Singh has invoked powers under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). This order prohibits gatherings of four or more people within a 200-meter radius of the counting centers starting from 6 p.m. on May 3 until 9 a.m. on May 5, with exceptions for officials involved in the counting process. These measures are crucial to maintaining peace and order during this critical time.
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These security measures are intended to prevent violence and ensure a smooth counting process, which is crucial for the democratic process in the region.
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