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Chennai under tight security as 23,000 police, CAPF deployed for Assembly polls
The Greater Chennai City Police deployed 23,000 personnel and 31 CAPF companies across all polling stations to maintain law and order during the Assembly elections and prevent election-related offences. The deployment covers 24 Assembly constituencies within the GCP limits, with 15 entirely inside jurisdiction and nine partly covered.
Why It Matters
The move is aimed at ensuring security and deterring offences during the Assembly polls.
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Security deployment announced for Chennai polling stations
April 22, 2026
The Greater Chennai City Police deployed 23,000 personnel and 31 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) companies across all polling stations in the Chennai area to maintain law and order during the Assembly elections and prevent election-related offences. Security was strengthened at locations identified as vulnerable and sensitive. The information pertains to polling arrangements within the Greater Chennai City Police limits, which cover 24 Assembly constituencies—15 entirely within jurisdiction and nine partly covered.