PATNA, Nov 10: Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar said proactive policing, improved community connect, and initiatives taken by the Election Commission are the main reasons behind the “historic” voter turnout in the first phase of the assembly polls.

The identification of potential criminals and their areas of operation in advance, adequate deployment of forces, and prompt action have not only helped the police build up strong relations with people, but also instilled confidence among voters, he said.

Bihar recorded the “highest ever” voter turnout of over 65 per cent in the polling across 121 constituencies in the first phase of the assembly elections.

Talking to PTI, the director general of police said, “Proactive policing, improved police-community relations, developmental works carried out by th

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