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Police in Chittoor and Sri Sathya Sai districts in India issued warnings against disrupting polling and increased security measures ahead of the October 30 end of campaigning. Deputy SP J. Venkatanarayana stated that commercial establishments, lodges, and homestays are under strict watch to prevent violations of poll guidelines, while residents were cautioned against sheltering outsiders. Sri Sathya Sai District Collector A. Shyam Prasad ordered liquor outlets to close from 5 p.m. on November 3 to 5 p.m. on November 5, covering the 48-hour period before polling and vote counting on November 7.
In South Africa, the Police Ministry is intensifying security preparations for the local government elections on November 4, 2026, amid service delivery protests. Spokesperson Kamogelo Mogotsi said the ministry is holding briefings with the South African Police Service leadership and engaging with provincial executives and the private security sector through PSiRA to ensure a safe and peaceful electoral environment. The ministry emphasized intergovernmental coordination and ongoing assessments of readiness to protect voters' rights to cast ballots without fear or disruption.
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