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CISF Deploys VIP Security for Punjab, Manipur, UP Assembly Elections – DG Praveer Ranjan Reviews
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 03:51 PM
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The Central Industrial Security Force has been assigned to provide VIP security during the upcoming assembly elections in Punjab, Manipur and Uttar Pradesh, with Director General Praveer Ranjan overseeing the deployment.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has been tasked with delivering VIP security for the forthcoming assembly elections in Punjab, Manipur and Uttar Pradesh, according to official reports. The elections are scheduled to take place in the coming weeks, and the CISF’s involvement is aimed at ensuring a safe and orderly voting process.
Director General Praveer Ranjan visited the deployment sites to review the arrangements, confirming that all protocols meet the required standards for high‑profile security operations. His assessment focused on the coordination between CISF units and local law‑enforcement agencies.
Security measures include the protection of polling stations, transportation of election officials, and safeguarding of VIPs who are expected to attend the events. CISF personnel are also positioned to respond swiftly to any incidents that may arise during the voting period.
The deployment underscores the importance of maintaining public confidence in the electoral process and demonstrates the government's commitment to upholding democratic integrity across multiple states.
Director General Praveer Ranjan visited the deployment sites to review the arrangements, confirming that all protocols meet the required standards for high‑profile security operations. His assessment focused on the coordination between CISF units and local law‑enforcement agencies.
Security measures include the protection of polling stations, transportation of election officials, and safeguarding of VIPs who are expected to attend the events. CISF personnel are also positioned to respond swiftly to any incidents that may arise during the voting period.
The deployment underscores the importance of maintaining public confidence in the electoral process and demonstrates the government's commitment to upholding democratic integrity across multiple states.