Enhanced Security Measures in Kozhikode Ahead of Kerala Assembly Polls 2026
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: High vigil in Kozhikode to prevent clashes in sensitive areas
The Hindu
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In Kozhikode district, Kerala, police have intensified security measures to prevent political clashes following the counting of votes for the 2026 Assembly elections. Additional patrols, vehicle checks, and monitoring of local political activists are part of the strategy to maintain peace during victory celebrations.
- 01Increased police presence in sensitive areas of Kozhikode district.
- 02Vehicle checks and enforcement squads deployed to prevent disturbances.
- 03Monitoring of local political activists with a history of clashes.
- 04Ban on late-night processions in politically sensitive areas.
- 05Bomb detection squads conducting inspections in suspected locations.
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As Kerala prepares for the Assembly polls in 2026, authorities in Kozhikode district are implementing heightened security measures to avert potential political clashes. Police have deployed additional patrol squads across politically sensitive areas and are conducting vehicle checks with the help of enforcement teams. Bomb detection and disposal squads are actively inspecting suspected locations, while plainclothes officers monitor the situation, including the sale of firecrackers. Local political activists previously involved in clashes are under scrutiny, and late-night processions and victory celebrations are prohibited in sensitive regions. The police aim to ensure a peaceful environment during the upcoming electoral celebrations.
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These measures aim to maintain peace and order during the politically charged atmosphere following the elections, ensuring the safety of residents.
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