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EC Weighs Deploying Up to 1,200 CAPF Companies for Bihar Polls

Officials say the expanded central force plan remains under review to bolster state security for November’s two-phase voting.

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Overview

  • About 500 CAPF companies have already been pre-positioned in Bihar as part of an initial deployment.
  • Bihar sought roughly 1,800 companies, while the Election Commission and the Home Ministry are assessing a ceiling closer to 1,200.
  • A potential deployment of up to 1,200 companies would translate to nearly one lakh personnel based on typical company strength.
  • Most units are expected from the Sashastra Seema Bal, with additional companies from the CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF and RPF.
  • Central forces will work alongside Bihar Police on area domination, flag marches and patrolling to secure voting on November 6 and 11, with counting on November 14.