Kerala - Kochi
Poll observers review security measures

Staff Reporter

KOCHI: Election observers reviewed the security arrangements in Ernakulam district for the Assembly elections.

At the review meeting, held at the District Collector's Camp Office on Friday, top police officials of the district were present. During the meeting presentations were made on the general law and order situation and police deployments for the elections in the 14 Assembly constituencies in the district.

Meanwhile, it is learnt that a large number of sensitive booths had been identified in the district. These included areas in the city and rural areas. Special arrangements are expected to be made for booths that are identified as sensitive.

The list of the sensitive booths is likely to be ready by Saturday.

Training
Those who have been appointed presiding officers and first polling officers for the elections and those who could not attend the training classes held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday should attend the training class being held next Monday at 10 and 2 p. m. at the Maharaja's College Centenary Auditorium, says a communication from the District Collector's office.
(The Hindu - 22/04/06)