Dimapur: Kohima senior SP Krodi Rhetso on Tuesday said adequate police personnel have been deployed to ensure the safety of stranded drivers as a large number of heavy vehicles remain stranded along NH-2 in Kohima district due to the ongoing economic blockades imposed by both the Kukis and the Nagas in Manipur.He appealed to the public and media to refrain from spreading provocative messages on social media that could disturb peace and harmony in the district.Highlighting the law and order situation in the district at the monthly Kohima District Planning & Development Board meeting in the DC’s conference hall, Rhetso said Kohima, being the state capital, faces unique security challenges due to the presence of various criminal elements.He said the police recently arrested several people and are closely monitoring illegal activities, including reports of illegal taxation in Kohima town.During the meeting, Kohima assistant electoral officer (AEO) Chisho presented the process and timeline of the special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in the district.He said Kohima district has 189 polling stations across six assembly constituencies, including three newly recognised polling stations added last year.Chisho said the qualifying date for the revision is Oct 1, 2026, and house-to-house verification by booth level officers (BLOs) will be conducted from Aug 6 to Sept 14.The draft electoral roll will be published on Sept 28, while the final electoral roll is scheduled for publication on Nov 22.
