Jammu, August 25

With the Assembly election round the corner in Jammu and Kashmir, Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) companies have started to reach Jammu from where they will be further deputed to areas where polls will be held in phases.

Jammu police on Sunday received CAPF companies at the Jammu Railway Station. The police in a statement said the companies were received with enthusiasm and stated that the support of these paramilitary forces will ensure a safe and smooth electoral process.

CAPF companies are being readied and stationed in mountainous districts of Jammu region—Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban—where polls will be held on September 18 during the first phase. The CAPF companies are also being deployed in other areas, including Rajouri and Poonch, where polls will be held in second phase on September 25 along with other areas of Kashmir region.

Meanwhile, J&K police are also leaving no stone unturned to keep a close watch in Doda and Kishtwar districts, which have witnessed terror attacks in the recent past. J&K Director General of Police RR Swain recently visited the two districts to assess the security situation and review preparations for the elections.

The DGP also 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 these meetings, the DGP reviewed the security strategies for the upcoming elections in both the districts.

Chairing these meetings, the DGP issued directives aimed at countering terrorism and ensuring free and fair conduct of the elections. He emphasised the need for coordinated efforts among J&K police, CRPF, Army, civil administration and intelligence agencies.

The officials during these meetings also discussed arrangements for adequate accommodation and amenities for troops being deployed for the election. Discussions were held on the security related matters and the DGP was appraised about the action plans to mitigate the challenges and other issues related to the security.

Kishtwar SSP Abdul Qayoom and Doda SSP Mohammad Aslam gave detailed presentations on the current security scenario and the preparations underway for the upcoming Assembly polls in Kishtwar and Doda districts, respectively.