Four-tier security arrangements in place at vote counting centres in Vellore, nearby districts - The HinduPublished - May 03, 2026 11:30 pm IST - VELLOREDistrict Election Officer and Collector V.R. Subulaxmi inspects a counting centre at Thanthai Periyar Government Institute of Technology in Vellore on May 3.A four-tier security arrangement will be in place at vote counting centres in Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur and Tiruvannamalai districts on May 4 (Monday) where sealed electronic voting machines (EVMs), along with voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) units, have been kept in strong rooms.District revenue officials said routine inspections at strong rooms where sealed EVMs and VVPAT machines, which were guarded by police personnel round the clock, have been conducted on daily basis by District Election Officer (DEO) in Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur and Tiruvannamalai districts. “Assigned election staff were directed to present at counting centres around 5.30 a.m on May 4. Adequate parking of vehicles for election staff and police has also been arranged. A control room with a helpline number (18004257004) is also set up at DEO office to report any election related incidents,” Vellore DEO Ms. Subulaxmi told The Hindu. Published - May 03, 2026 11:30 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }