The Haryana Police will deploy 64,000 security personnel, including 4,680 drawn from the central forces, on election duty in the State to ensure free and fair polls on May 12, officials said on Monday. Additional Director General of Police Navdeep Singh Virk said that 65 companies of Central Armed Police Forces, comprising 4,680 personnel, will be deployed for security purposes for the election in the State. Of these, five companies have already arrived and were conducting flag marches along with the State police in the districts to build a sense of security and confidence among the voters.

Source: The Hindu May 06, 2019 19:52 UTC