Bihar Polls: Jharkhand on High Alert, CEO Orders Strict Action

In preparation for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, Jharkhand is operating under heightened security protocols, as directed by Chief Electoral Officer Ravi Kumar. A comprehensive meeting with top officials from enforcement agencies underscored the importance of inter-agency cooperation and collaboration with Bihar’s electoral units. The primary objective is to curb all unlawful practices that might undermine the integrity of the polls. The CEO highlighted the strategic importance of Jharkhand’s 10 bordering districts, where active surveillance is crucial. Mirror checkposts are fully operational to intercept illicit cash, alcohol, narcotics, and other tempting materials crossing the state lines. Authorities are tasked with conducting raids in suspicious areas, dismantling illegal liquor dens, and tracing the origins of seized contraband.