Punjab CEO asks police to be more vigilant to prevent untoward

The Punjab Chief Electoral Officer today asked state police to be more vigilant in view of the blast in Bhatinda to prevent a repeat of such incidents and give "infallible" security cover to politicians, candidates, prominent personalities or any person who is facing a threat.
"The local police has to be more vigilant especially when elections are round the corner. The Election Commission of India has been apprised of the current situation," CEO VK Singh said in a statement.
He also advised the political parties to keep from indulging in "mudslinging and blame game".
The Chief Electoral Officer in a communique to the DGP Punjab asked him to strengthen the security arrangement at political rallies, road shows, public places, sensitive and crowded areas.

"Political leaders, candidates, prominent personalities or any person who is facing a threat should be given infallible security cover. The local police administration including the SHO City, DSP and SSP would be held responsible for any security lapse," the communique said.
Singh said each vehicle should be checked throughly at check points with the help of bomb squads or sniffer dogs.
The DGP has also issued directions to IGs, DIGs, Commissioners and SSPs to ensure full compliance of the ECI directive and take all precautions to ensure security and safety during elections.