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Four-tier security arrangements in place at vote counting centres in Chennai
The Tamil Nadu Assembly election was held on April 23, 2026. EVMs used across 16 Chennai constituencies were transported under armed escort and stored at three counting centres (Queen Mary’s College, Loyola College, and Anna University). On April 24, 2026, four-tier security arrangements were reported to be in place at these centres for round-the-clock monitoring by CAPF, TSP, AR, and local police.
Why It Matters
The security arrangements are aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the vote-count process for a major urban center and involving multiple security agencies highlights the emphasis on protecting EVMs during counting.
Timeline
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Four-tier security arrangements in place at counting centres
April 24, 2026
Four-tier security arrangements are in place at three counting centres in Chennai for round-the-clock monitoring and protection of EVMs, under direct surveillance by uniformed personnel from the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), Tamil Nadu Special Police (TSP), Armed Reserve (AR), and the local police.
EVMs transported to counting centres under armed escort
April 23, 2026
EVMs used in polling across 16 Assembly constituencies under the Greater Chennai City Police limits were securely transported under armed police escort and safely stored at three counting centres — Queen Mary’s College, Loyola College, and Anna University.
Tamil Nadu Assembly election held in Chennai
April 23, 2026
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election was held on Thursday, April 23, 2026.