Hema Malini and Nagma to get special police protection

Instructions have also been issued to provide extra security to Begum Noor Bano, Congress candidate from Moradabad.

Umesh Sinha, chief electoral officer told IANS that while security for all women and film star candidates has been increased, instructions have been issued to all the district authorities to book mischievous elements and take strict action against those who try to disturb the election process.

"The poll panel wants a peaceful elections, where people cast their votes in large numbers freely and fairly," Sinha said.