Enhanced Security Measures for Vote Counting in Chennai
Four-tier security arrangements in place at vote counting centres in Chennai
The Hindu
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Chennai has implemented a four-tier security system at three counting centres to ensure the safety of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) following the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election held on April 23, 2026. The centres are monitored by various police forces, ensuring round-the-clock protection.
- 01Four-tier security arrangements established at counting centres.
- 02Monitoring involves Central Armed Police Force and local police.
- 03EVMs transported under armed escort to counting centres.
- 04Counting centres located at Queen Mary’s College, Loyola College, and Anna University.
- 05Election took place on April 23, 2026.
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Following the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election on April 23, 2026, Chennai has set up a comprehensive four-tier security system at three counting centres to safeguard the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The centres, located at Queen Mary’s College, Loyola College, and Anna University, are under constant surveillance by personnel from the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), Tamil Nadu Special Police (TSP), Armed Reserve (AR), and local police. The EVMs, used in polling across 16 Assembly constituencies within the Greater Chennai City Police limits, were securely transported under armed police escort to ensure their safety during the counting process.
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The enhanced security measures will help ensure a smooth and secure counting process, fostering public confidence in the electoral system.
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