He said 215 micro-observers had been appointed to monitor the voting process inside polling stations. Datia Superintendent of Police Mayur Khandelwal said elaborate security arrangements had been made across the constituency to ensure smooth polling. “CRPF, State Armed Force (SAF) and Madhya Pradesh Police personnel have been deployed at polling stations and other sensitive locations. Multi-layer security arrangements have been put in place to ensure free, fair and peaceful polling,” Khandelwal told IANS. Polling personnel had reached their respective polling stations and all logistical arrangements had been completed in accordance with the Election Commission’s guidelines.