ITANAGAR, Apr 26:  Following the declaration by the Election Commission of India (ECI) that the previous polls held on April 19, 2024, at certain polling stations were void under Sections 58(2) and 58A(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the fresh polls were conducted which were held from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM on April 24 last.
In its press statement, the Chief Electoral Officer Arunachal Pradesh stated robust security arrangements for the fresh polls conducted in various polling stations across Arunachal Pradesh. Under the direct supervision of  Anand Mohan, IPS, DGP, and with the coordination of State Police Nodal Officer  Chukhu Apa, IPS, stationed at Daporijo, Upper Subansiri District, security cover was effectively managed.
For the 40-Sario Polling Station in the 8-Bameng Assembly Constituency, three Magistrates, three Superintendents of Police, and 250 security personnel were deployed. Similarly, for the 13-Langte Loth Polling Station in the 19-Nyapin Assembly Constituency, two Deputy Commissioners, three Superintendents of Police, and six companies of security forces were stationed.
Moreover, to ensure security across various…