Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam announced that advanced technology will be used extensively to prevent electoral fraud and violence in the upcoming election. Speaking at a press conference at the Police Headquarters Media Center on Tuesday morning, he said that CCTV cameras have been installed in 90 percent of polling centers across the country. High-risk centers will have officers equipped with body-worn cameras, and drones will be deployed under the supervision of Superintendents of Police to monitor overall conditions in electoral areas.
The IGP detailed that police operations have been divided into three main levels: constant deployment at polling centers, area-based patrol teams, and rapid response units for emergencies. A total of 187,603 police personnel are directly engaged in maintaining security nationwide. He also stated that 27,995 licensed firearms have been deposited with the police to ensure fair elections, while identifying stolen and illegal weapons as major threats requiring special countermeasures.
The measures are aimed at ensuring voter safety and maintaining a peaceful environment during the election through technology-driven surveillance and strict enforcement.