J-K DGP Reviews Security Scenario, Preparedness For Upcoming Assembly Polls

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir DGP, RR Swain, on Friday visited the Doda and Kishtwar districts of Jammu zone to assess the security situation and review preparations for the upcoming Legislative Assembly Elections.

Swain began his visit from Shri Machail Mata Mandir in Machail Padder, where he reviewed security arrangements for the ongoing Machail Mata Yatra 2024.

“During the daylong visit, he chaired high-level security review and election preparedness meetings at the District Police Office (DPO) in Kishtwar and at the Dak Bungalow, Bhaderwah, in Doda district. During his back-to-back meetings,” the release said.  

Swain reviewed the security strategies for the upcoming elections in both districts. Chairing these meetings, the DGP issued directives aimed at countering terrorism and ensuring free, fair conduct of the elections.  

“He emphasised the need for coordinated efforts among Jammu-Kashmir Police, CRPF, Army, civil administration and intelligence agencies.The officers during these meetings also discussed arrangements for adequate accommodation and amenities for troops who will be deployed for the election,” the release added. 

Discussions were held on security-related matters and the DGP was appraised about the action plans to mitigate the challenges and other issues related to security. During these high-level meetings, SSP Kishtwar, Abdul Qayoom and SSP Doda Mohd Aslam gave detailed presentations on the current security scenario and the preparations that were underway for the upcoming Legislative Assembly Elections in those districts.

Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases on September 18, 25 and October 1. The results will be announced on October 4.The Election Commission has issued notification for the first phase of assembly seats for 24 seats. This is the first assembly poll in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370.