GANGTOK, (IPR): D Anandan, the Chief Electoral Officer of Sikkim, conducted an
inspection of the strong room located at DIET College in Burtuk. The inspection involved assessing the
security measures in place to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process,
ensuring that ballots and other election materials are securely stored until
they are counted.
The CEO
Sikkim was accompanied by Tushar G Nikhare, District Election Officer-cum-
District Collector Gangtok, Rohan Agawane Addtl District Collector Gangtok,
Suresh Rai SDM Rabdang, Bijayata Kharel, Nodal Officer/Coordinator District
Control Centre (Gangtok) and Karma Wangyal Bhutia, Deputy Director Election
Department (Gangtok).
During his
visit, the CEO inspected the area around the strong room at DIET College and
instructed officials on implementing additional security measures, including
installing cameras at critical points.
Furthermore,
he briefed the District Election Officer (DEO) Gangtok about taking extra
precaution on security measures, including the installation of CCTV cameras and
tightening security around the strong room.