PNG Elections : Extra Security Deployed to Hotspots Areas in Southern Highlands
Polling in some parts of Southern Highlands commenced today, while polling in some districts in the province started yesterday.
Election Manager and Provincial Returning Officer, Alwin Jimmy said the Police Commissioner has directed his office to delay polling in what he termed as "hotspot areas" for extra police security during polling.
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| Peter O'Neill cast his vote at his Kauwo Village yesterday.[Photo by NBC] |
The extra security contingent is expected to arrive in Mendi from Enga province after attending to election-related violence in one district.
Mr. Jimmy said Mendi/Munhiu, Nipa/Kutubu and Kagua/Erave regarded as hot spot areas go to the polls today.
However, he said polling in the province officially commenced yesterday with people from Imbongu and Ialibu/Pangia districts casting their votes.
NBC News / PNG Today
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