Commando forces to be stationed nationwide as Election Commission issues warning before pollsThe Election Commission (EC) has instructed law-enforcing agencies to take early action to maintain law and order around the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections. The measures were decided at a pre-preparatory meeting on law and order on Oct 20 ahead of the election. To respond quickly to emergencies, Army aviation and commando forces will be kept on standby alongside other law-enforcing agencies, the meeting decided. Coordination among all forces was emphasised for the safety of polling officials, voters and others involved in election duties. Reshuffles may take place in key positions ahead of the election, and the forces were asked to remain prepared for any risk.
