Forward of Bengal phase-1 polls, CAPF chiefs maintain joint meet
2 min learnUp to date: Apr 19, 2026 07:32 PM IST
With the primary part of West Bengal elections on April 23, Administrators Common of CAPF — CRPF, BSF, CISF, SSB and ITBP gathered in Kolkata earlier this week for a high-level joint assembly to fine-tune safety plans.
“The high-level joint assembly, attended by the Administrators Common (DGs) of CRPF, BSF, CISF, SSB & ITBP was aimed toward finalising a sturdy, technology-driven safety structure for the upcoming West Bengal Meeting elections. The first goal of all these forces is the conduct of a free, honest, and clear election the place each citizen can train their franchise with out worry or intimidation,” a CISF spokesperson stated in a press release on Sunday.
“With the primary part of polling scheduled for April 23 throughout 152 constituencies, this joint assembly serves as a remaining operational alignment for the hundreds of personnel deployed on floor. Following the interior overview, a landmark joint assembly was held on the third Sign Centre, CRPF, Salt Lake. The session, initiated by a senior officer of CRPF (State Drive Coordinator), introduced collectively the heads of CISF, BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, and the West Bengal Police, alongside the Election Fee’s Police Advisor,” the spokesperson stated.
“The management reviewed the deployment of Fast Response Groups (QRTs) and anti-sabotage checks, making certain that the Built-in Safety Grid is ready to deal with potential disruptors in coordination with native legislation enforcement,” the spokesperson added.
DG, CISF, Praveer Ranjan stated, “Our mission in West Bengal transcends routine safety; it’s about safeguarding the sanctity of the poll. To the personnel on the bottom, my message is obvious: you’re the guardians of democracy. We should operate not as particular person items, however as ‘One Election Drive’ — cohesive, disciplined, and technologically adept.”
“The CAPF management emphasised management by instance. Supervisory officers have been tasked with main from the entrance to take care of excessive requirements of self-discipline and turnout. The deployment contains complete surveillance of delicate pockets and the necessary use of the Election Obligation Handbook by all personnel to make sure 100% compliance with Election Fee’s pointers,” the spokesperson stated.
