District Collector of Nilgiris M. Aruna today said that due to the short circuit, the continuous monitoring of CCTV Cameras in the strong room where the EVMs are kept was disrupted for twenty minutes. Speaking to reporters at Nilgiris, she said that it was immediately rectified. The District electoral officer said that all the steps were taken to cool down the electric circuits connecting the CCTV web cameras. She explained that there is a three-tier security along with the CAPF to guard the strong room. Former State BJP leader and Union Minister Dr. L. Murugan speaking to reporters in Coimbatore said that the Election Commission should look into the issue and take steps to ensure the safety and security of the strong rooms.