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Police register 964 FIRs against political workers

New Delhi: The police have registered 964 FIRs against workers of different political parties for allegedly defacing public properties by putting out hoardings, banners and posters for the Delhi Assembly polls in violation of Model Code of Conduct.

The police have removed 16,808 hoardings, 9,369 banners, 20,215 posters and 889 graffiti in the Capital during the campaigning by various parties.

The police also seized 12 unlicensed arms and 22 cartridges during last few days, Chief Electoral Officer Satbir Silas Bedi told reporters on Friday.

Besides, about 382 licensed arms have been deposited or impounded by the police. Similarly, 86 people have been bound down. Three incidents of rivalry have been witnessed relating to poll campaign.

The police have executed 125 non-bailable warrants while 2,258 such warrants are pending.

As part of efforts to ensure participation by large number of voters in the polls, an efficient communication system has been put in place for smooth passage of information to the citizens.

An election control room has been set up at CEO’s office where the people can furnish information or submit their grievances, she said. Nearly 105.8 lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes. -- PTI

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