Baramulla DIG Maqsood Ul Zaman Reviews Security for Final Phase of Jammu and Kashmir Elections
Jammu and Kashmir police, along with other security forces, monitored security arrangements across the Baramulla Assembly Constituency for the final phase of Assembly Elections on October 1. Baramulla DIG Maqsood Ul Zaman visited the constituency and expressed satisfaction with the preparations, which follow Election Commission guidelines.
“This is the Baramulla Constituency distribution and collection centre. We have made the arrangements as per the ECI guidelines. Whatever the guidelines are, strictly as per those guidelines, we have made security arrangements. I have just come here to see whether those arrangements are as per the directions or not. I am quite satisfied with the arrangements we have made….,” said DIG Zaman.
Meanwhile, IGP VK Birdi chaired a meeting in Srinagar to review the law and order situation. The meeting, held at the Police Control Room Kashmir, was attended by senior officers from the police, security forces, and intelligence agencies.
The elections are being held in three phases in Jammu and Kashmir. The first phase was on September 18, the second on September 25, and the final phase is on October 1. Vote counting will take place on October 8. These are the first elections since the abrogation of Article 370.
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Baramulla -: Baramulla is a district in the northern part of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is known for its beautiful landscapes and is an important area for elections.
DIG -: DIG stands for Deputy Inspector General. It is a high-ranking position in the police force, responsible for overseeing law and order in a specific region.
Maqsood Ul Zaman -: Maqsood Ul Zaman is the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police in Baramulla. He is in charge of making sure the area is safe, especially during important events like elections.
Election Commission -: The Election Commission is a government body in India that organizes and oversees elections to ensure they are fair and free. They set the rules and guidelines for how elections should be conducted.
IGP -: IGP stands for Inspector General of Police. It is a senior position in the police force, higher than DIG, responsible for a larger area or state.
VK Birdi -: VK Birdi is the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Srinagar, the largest city in Jammu and Kashmir. He helps manage the police force and maintain law and order.
Srinagar -: Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It is known for its beautiful lakes and gardens.
Assembly Elections -: Assembly Elections are held to choose representatives for the legislative assembly of a state. These representatives make important decisions and laws for the state.
Article 370 -: Article 370 was a special provision in the Indian Constitution that gave special autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir. It was removed in 2019, changing the way the region is governed.
