Kolar: The Nomination papers of MP KH Muniyappa’s daughter Roopakala, who is contesting on Congress’ ticket from KGF reserved constituency, has been accepted.

Election Commissioner N Suresh on Thursday confirmed that the nomination of Roopakala has been accepted.

Earlier, JDS candidate M Bhakvatsalam had filed an objection with the Election Commissioner saying that Roopakala’s name is present on two constituencies’ voters list. Therefore her nomination should be rejected.

The authorities had postponed the decision to accept Roopakala’s nomination to April 26.

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Mangaluru: In a recent press conference, Mangaluru Commissioner of Police, Anupam Aggarwal, informed that 75 criminals have been deported under the jurisdiction of the Mangaluru Police Commissionerate in view of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Aggarwal outlined a comprehensive deployment plan within the Commissionerate's jurisdiction, comprising 46 PSI Sector Mobile units, 14 PI Supervision Sector Officers, and 4 ACPs designated as Nodal Officers. Additionally, a considerable workforce including 1003 police personnel, 350 Home Guards, and 17 Forest Guards have been allocated for the total polling stations under the Mangaluru City Police Commissionerate. Aggarwal further mentioned the deployment of security forces and 16 ASIs in 36 critical booths.

Aggarwal also spoke about the identification of strategic areas as sensitive zones. To oversee these areas, a team of 80 officers and staff, comprising 21 PSIs, 3 PIs, 13 ASIs and 43 PCs/FGs has been assigned.