Fourth phase of Bihar civic polls today

PATNA, APRIL 22. The Bihar administration has beefed up security for the fourth phase of polls in 1472 panchayats spread over 85 blocks tomorrow where over a month-long lacklustre campaigning drew to a close on Saturday.

The State Home Secretary, Mr. U.N. Panjiar, told PTI here that all the police stations have been put on maximum alert and patrolling has been intensified to ensure free, fair and peaceful poll.

Around 50 people had lost their lives in a series of police firings, explosions and clashes during the first, second, and third phase of Panchayat elections on April 11, 15 and 19 respectively.

Mr. Panjiar said the administration had taken all preventive measures and sealed inter-state borders with Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Jharkhand. Shoot-at-sight orders would remain in force during the polling day to prevent rigging.

- PTI

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