Tripura’s Director General of Police (DGP), Anurag (IPS), on Monday conducted a high-level review meeting—held in hybrid mode—to evaluate the state’s readiness for the upcoming elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) as well as the scheduled bye-elections.

The meeting was attended by senior officials from Police Headquarters (PHQ), District Superintendents of Police (SPs), Commandants of Tripura State Rifles (TSR) battalions, and Sub-Divisional Police Officers (SDPOs).

According to a senior police official, the discussion primarily focused on ensuring robust security arrangements and maintaining law and order throughout the election period. The DGP issued firm instructions to all officers, stressing the importance of heightened vigilance and proactive policing measures.

He directed the force to adopt a zero-tolerance stance toward any disruptions, with the aim of guaranteeing a free, fair, and peaceful electoral process. The DGP also assured that adequate personnel from the Tripura State Rifles have been deployed strategically to reinforce security at the grassroots level.

Commandants and Assistant Commandants of TSR battalions were instructed to stay fully prepared and maintain rapid response readiness.

Earlier, on March 17, the DGP had announced that around 11,000 security personnel—including TSR forces—would be deployed for the elections. Out of the total 1,257 polling stations, 311 have been identified as highly sensitive, 693 as vulnerable, and 253 as normal. Security arrangements will be made accordingly, with increased deployment in areas assessed as high-risk.