Police are maintaining a strict vigil in Hyderabad for the counting today. There were reports that communal clashed might happen during he counting of the votes in the old city.
In addition to stringent surveillance and regular patrols in and around the counting centres, they have been instructed to promptly respond to any security-related incidents.
“We have collaborated with local community leaders and stakeholders to maintain peace during the counting period as they can be of immense help to us,” said special branch DCP Sai Sree.
Meanwhile, police have bound over rowdy sheeters and anti-social elements as part of precautionary measures. By noon the results will be out. Early trends are showing the BJP in the country. The NDA is leading in AP and the BJP is leading in Telangana.
There is tension in AP across the state as the TDP is leading and the ruling party YSRC is losing. The exit polls have become exat polls. Chandrababu, Pawan Kalyan, Pare leading.
