SHILLONG: As many as 40 companies of central armed paramilitary forces (CAPF) have arrived in Meghalaya for election duties in the state.
This was informed by chief election officer (CEO) of Meghalaya – FR Kharkongor.
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The Northeast state of Meghalaya has been allotted a total of 120 companies of CAPF for election-related duties.
The Meghalaya CEO informed that the remaining 80 companies of CAPF will reach the state after polling in Tripura gets over on February 16.
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Notably, polling for the elections to the 60-member Meghalaya legislative assembly will be held in a single phase on February 27.
Counting of votes will be conducted on March 2.