Violence In 1st Phase Odisha Panchayat Polls: SEC Summons DGP, Chief Secretary Ahead Of 2nd Phase

Further, the DGP has assured that strict security measures will be in place for the remaining four phases of rural elections so as to ensure the conduct of the election in a free and fair manner.

Violence In 1st Phase Odisha Panchayat Polls: SEC Summons DGP, Chief Secretary Ahead Of 2nd Phase

The State Election Commissioner on Thursday called a high-level emergency meeting following the outbreak of violence in different places of Odisha during the first phase polling for the ongoing three-tier Panchayat elections, on Wednesday. 

As per reports, the State Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and Director General of Police (DGP) attended the high-level meeting.