Kaimur district borders will be sealed 48 hours before voting starts. Strict monitoring and checks will be done at borders. UP and Bihar officials are running joint checks to stop smuggling of alcohol, cash, weapons, and drugs. Liquor shops will get less stock as election nears. All vehicles from UP are being checked. Waterway monitoring has increased. Excise and police teams are alert at Kaimur-Rohtas-Buxar borders. 24-hour checks are on at all UP borders. Barriers are set up at key points like Sikri-Sikarwar, Mahdaich, Dharauli, Karmanasha, Kakrait bridge, Badaura, and Deval river bridge to check all vehicles. (Updated 18 Oct 2025, 21:45 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Kaimur district borders will be sealed 48 hours before voting starts
- Strict monitoring and checks will be done at borders
- UP and Bihar officials are running joint checks to stop smuggling of alcohol, cash, weapons, and drugs