The Election Commission (EC) has started deployment of the Central paramilitary forces in Jangalmahal to foil any attempt of the Maoists to disrupt the polling process. In the sixth phase on May 10, 14 Assembly constituencies which are considered as Maoist-infested will go to polls. Unlike other phases, the EC will deploy around 150 companies of the Central forces well in advance in the areas which fall under the jurisdiction of these constituencies.
“After the polling in the third phase, we have started movement of around 150 companies of the Central forces to the areas covered by the 14 constituencies in West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia. The forces will reach their respective areas by Saturday and will immediately start area domination exercise. The existing 41 companies of the Central forces which are already there will guide and help them in the area domination exercise.