Siliguri, 07th July: In view of the Panchayat election, 90 percent of the policemen of Siliguri Metropolitan Police are deployed on election duty. Following this, the responsibility for the smooth functioning of the city’s traffic is under the Civic volunteer.
Reportedly, officers and policemen of traffic guards as well as of various police stations under the Siliguri Metropolitan Police have been sent to the election constituencies for duty as per the demand. In this regard, civic volunteers are seen handling the entire traffic system.
Notably, in the 2023 Panchayat election, along with the State Police, the Central Security forces have also been deployed for the maintenance of peace and order. Specifically, the security system in the areas of the state where the elections are being held has been strengthened.