Images: Brave men who secure India's elections

It is these unsung heroes whom India should salute for allowing our democracy to flourish so vibrantly.

A security personnel from Indian Reserve Battalion of Mizoram guard as voter stand in queue to cast their vote in Dimapur on Wednesday. PTI

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Security men depart for election duty ahead of voting for Lok Sabha elections in Jammu on Wednesday. PTI

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CRPF troopers patrol during polling in a Naxal-affected area in Gaya on Thursday. PTI

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A BSF trooper keeping a tight vigil after two bomb blast during polls in Gaya on Thursday. PTI

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A BSF team on bikes keeping a tight vigil after two bomb blast during polls in Gaya on Thursday. PTI

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A paramilitary soldier stands guard as voters queue up to cast their votes for Lok Sabha elections at a polling station in Jammu on Thursday. PTI

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A BSF team keeping a tight vigil after two bomb blast during polls in Gaya on Thursday. PTI