Frauds have begun in several states under the guise of the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Review (SIR). Uttarakhand has also been urged to be vigilant. The Cyber Police and the Election Commission have clarified that BLOs do not require an OTP for SIR.
SIR is set to be implemented in the state soon. Currently, the SIR process is underway in 12 states across the country, including neighboring Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile, several cases are emerging in Uttar Pradesh where fraudsters are calling in the name of BLOs or the Election Commission, asking for OTPs, and emptying accounts. This is fueling confusion among people about SIR.
The Cyber Police are also monitoring this new trend of fraud.
According to the Chief Electoral Officer’s office of Uttarakhand, firstly, SIR has not yet been implemented in Uttarakhand. Second, BLOs do not require a mobile OTP. You must fill out the enumeration form provided by the BLO and submit it back. If you are filing an SIR online, an OTP may be required, but you must enter it yourself. The Election Commission has clarified that you should not fall prey to fraudsters using the SIR. Uttarakhand’s cyber police are also monitoring this new trend of fraud.
Get SIR information from the toll-free number.
If you have any questions about the SIR, you can directly contact the Election Commission’s toll-free number 1950. Here you will find all the necessary information, necessary documents, and complete details about the SIR process.
