Top police and central armed police forces officers on Thursday huddled into a meet to assess and enhance the preparedness for the electoral process.
The meeting held in Srinagar was chaired by the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for Law & Order J&K, Vijay Kumar, who is also State Police Nodal Officer (SPNO) for the 2024 parliament election.
A police spokesman said the meeting focused on various aspects crucial for ensuring the smooth conduct of elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Key discussions during the meeting revolved around bolstering security arrangements, particularly emphasising on-site security measures and conduction of smooth polls,” the spokesman said.
He added that plans for preparing safe routes for the movement of electoral personnel and facilitating the security personnel deployed for election duties were meticulously deliberated upon to ensure their safety and efficiency throughout the electoral process.
“Furthermore, the meeting emphasised the paramount importance of securing the strong room where the ballots will be stored, highlighting the need for robust measures to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process. Special measures for critical polling locations were identified, and strategies were devised to ensure heightened security measures at these key sites to deal any potential threats and maintain the sanctity of the electoral process,” the spokesman said.
IGP Kashmir Vidhi Kumar Birdi briefed the chair about the existing security plans, following which the ADGP underscored the need to revisit and reinforce the security arrangements.
Special attention was given to the deployment of manpower in a calculated manner, ensuring strategic positioning to effectively monitor and respond to any potential threats or vulnerabilities.
ADGP L&O stressed the commitment of law enforcement agencies to uphold the principles of democracy by ensuring a secure and fair electoral environment for all stakeholders involved.
The meeting concluded with a directive to continuously monitor and assess the evolving security situation, with a focus on pre-emptive measures to mitigate any risks that may arise during the electoral process.
