September 12:“`In preparation for the upcoming Assembly Election, the Additional Director General of Police (SPNO) J&K, Shri Vijay Kumar-IPS accompanied by IGP Kashmir Shri V.K. Birdi-IPS & IG CRPF Shri G.K Verma-IPS, conducted a security and election review meeting at Conference Hall DPO Shopian.
The meeting was attended by DIG SKR Anantnag Shri Javid Iqbal Matoo-IPS, DIG CRPF Awantipora, DIG BSF, DIG ITBP, DIG SSB, SSP Shopian, SSP Pulwama, SSP Awantipora, CO’s of CAPF and other senior officers.
The meeting aimed to review the overall security arrangements put in place in District Shopian for the upcoming Phase-1 elections. SSP Shopian Shri Anayat Ali Choudhary-IPS gave a detailed outline of the security arrangements, camping locations for CAPF Coys, location of polling booths & strong rooms and the security measures undertaken in the district. The induction of CAPF Coys and the logistic arrangements made for CAPF Coys were also reviewed. Special focus was laid on security of polling booths and strong rooms.
SSP Pulwama & SSP PD Awantipora and officers of CAPF gave their feedback and appraised the chairing officer regarding the arrangements put in place in their respective areas of responsibility.
While briefing the officers, Shri Vijay Kumar stated that we are committed to ensure that every aspect of the electoral process is handled with the utmost professionalism and efficiency. He further emphasized the need for close coordination with all the security agencies and directed that proactive measures may be taken to ensure smooth and peaceful conduct of electoral process. He urged upon all the participating officers to remain vigilant and proactive in addressing any potential threats from the ANEs and to maintain close vigil on anti-national elements. He also advised the officers to brief the jawans on the strict adherence to the election code of conduct and reiterated that any violation of the code of conduct would be dealt strictly to ensure fair and impartial election process.
The meeting ended with the concluding remarks by the ADGP SPNO expressing confidence that the comprehensive security measures discussed would contribute to a peaceful and successful election.“`
