The Static Surveillance Team (SST), Flying Squad Team (FST), and Media Certification & Monitoring Committee (MCMC) under the Election Expenditure Monitoring Team (EEM) was constituted under the 49 A/C Tamlu and 50 A/C Longleng and the first meeting was convened by the Deputy Commissioner & DEO Longleng on 21st January 2023 at his conference hall.

Briefing on the roles and responsibilities of the respective teams Dharam Raj DC & DEO, Longleng, and Pritpal Kaur, Superintendent of Police, Longleng asserted that the primary duties of the teams were to stop malpractice and illegal use of cash, liquor, drugs, arms during the election was to be observed and reported to ensure free, fair and peaceful election in the district.

They informed that during the checking if any cash exceeds ₹. 50,000/- is found or carrying election materials or any drugs, liquor, or arms will be seized and reported. To prevent any allegations during the checking and seizure of illegal items they instructed the teams to videograph the whole event of checking by the video team and submit a report daily.

They informed that all election-related teams are working directly under the direction of the Election Commission of India and any disciplinary action shall be initiated accordingly by the ECI. Therefore, the DC and SP Longleng appeal to the teams to maintain complete neutrality, with humbleness, cooperation, and discipline while conducting frisking and checking 24X7.

They also briefed on the role of the teams during election rallies & meetings and within polling booths during the voting day and other instructions issued by the Commission.

(DPRO Longleng)