Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: 1.47 Lakh Police Deployed for Tight Security
Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections on April 23, 2026, extensive security arrangements have been put in place across Tamil Nadu, with nearly 1.47 lakh police personnel deployed to ensure peaceful voting.
The state has over 5.73 crore voters, and a total of 75,032 polling booths have been set up. Among these, 5,938 booths across 3,022 locations have been identified as sensitive. These areas are under heightened security, with armed paramilitary forces and special state police units stationed to prevent any untoward incidents.
In addition to state police, around 23,000 paramilitary personnel from 295 companies have been deployed. The security force also includes over 26,000 inspectors and sub-inspectors, along with 94,000+ constables and head constables. Special commando units comprising more than 12,000 personnel have also been assigned to election duty.
Security arrangements extend across 38 districts and 7 major city police jurisdictions, including key urban regions like Chennai. Authorities have also identified 6,300 vulnerable areas, where additional monitoring and patrols are being conducted.
On polling day, 514 vehicles with rapid response teams will be deployed for continuous patrolling across the state. Furthermore, over 1,100 vehicles with senior police officials, including DIGs and IGs, will be on standby to handle emergencies and maintain law and order.
Special focus has also been given to 118 constituencies identified for high cash movement, with intensified surveillance and increased police presence.
These comprehensive measures aim to ensure a safe, fair, and smooth election process for millions of voters across Tamil Nadu.
