Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Kolkata Police Enhances Security at Election Commission Office
The Kolkata Police is working with other departments to make the State Election Commission office more secure.
They are checking the current security and planning to add more police, better cameras, and stricter rules for who can enter.
This is to protect important election information and the officials who work there.
Kolkata Police is conducting a security audit of the State Election Commission office.
The office is located in the Shipping Corporation building and houses sensitive election data.
Current security includes police guarding outside officials' chambers.
Proposed enhancements include additional personnel, enhanced CCTV coverage, and stricter entry controls.
The Public Works Department will collaborate with the police to improve security measures.
- Who
- Kolkata Police, Public Works Department (PWD), State Election Commission officials
- What
- Security audit and enhancement plans for the State Election Commission office
- When
- Ongoing review and planning
- Where
- Shipping Corporation building, Kolkata
- Why
- To ensure robust security for sensitive election-related data and officials
Current Security Measures
Proposed Security Enhancements
Security Personnel Deployment
Current Security Measures
Current security includes police guarding the area outside officials' chambers.
Proposed Security Enhancements
Proposed plans involve deploying additional personnel and armed forces.
CCTV Coverage
Current Security Measures
Existing CCTV coverage is limited.
Proposed Security Enhancements
Plans include installing CCTV cameras throughout the building, covering both interior and exterior areas.
Entry Controls
Current Security Measures
Current entry controls are in place but may not be stringent.
Proposed Security Enhancements
Stricter controls on entry into the office are being considered to prevent unauthorized access.
- Location
- Shipping Corporation building, Kolkata
- Key Officials
- Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Additional CEO
- Current Security
- Police guarding outside officials' chambers
- Proposed Security Measures
- Additional personnel, enhanced CCTV coverage, stricter entry controls
- Collaborating Departments
- Public Works Department (PWD), Detective Department