New Delhi [India], February 5 (ANI): Five people were caught by Delhi police for allegedly trying to "influence" assembly elections, a day before polling in the national capital, officials said.
Delhi Police said they have launched an investigation.
"In the area domination, we have intercepted five persons belonging to an outside state trying to influence elections. Legal action is being initiated at Tughlak Road Police Station, and further investigation is underway," DCP New Delhi wrote in a post on X.
Meanwhile, Delhi Police have ramped up security measures to ensure smooth polling.
Special CP DC Srivastava told ANI, "... All the parties have reached their polling booths. They are setting themselves up so that the polling process concludes efficiently tomorrow... Delhi Police have ensured that free and fair elections take place. We have taken action against anyone who has violated the law..."
Security forces also conducted a flag march in Shahpur Jat village under the Hauz Khas Police Station area.
DCP South, Ankit Chauhan said, "As there are less than 12 hours left in the polling for the Delhi Assembly election, we have intensified patrolling in the densely populated areas. We are conducting flag marches. We will not allow any nefarious element to disrupt polling. Border checking has been intensified to avoid illegal smuggling, illicit liquor and ban entry on muscle power. We are using Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), We are using local police and home guards."
"We have created social media cells. We monitor posts and respond immediately. We have seized cash of more than 1 crore from the South district, and we have seized a huge amount of illicit liquor. We have detected 2 commercial quantities of narcotics," he added.
Joint CP Law and Order (L&O), Noida Shiv Hari Meena said, "Tomorrow Delhi Assembly polls are to be held...there are 11 points of neighbouring border district where checking is being conducted. All the senior officers are also present. This is a joint check with the Delhi Police."
Polling in Delhi is set to begin on Wednesday at 7 AM, with vote counting scheduled for February 8. (ANI)