Election Commission Approves Key Transfers in Jammu and Kashmir Ahead of Assembly Elections
The Election Commission of India has approved several key transfers in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. According to official sources, the ECI has extended the tenure of Anantnag Deputy Commissioner Syeed Fakhruddin Hamid for two years, whose tenure ended on July 8, 2024.
The Commission has also approved the transfers of Baramulla SSP Gurinderpal Singh, Handwara SP Dawood Ayoub, and Kupwara SSP Shobhit Saxena. In a significant administrative change, Nalin Prabhat IPS has been appointed as Director General (Operations and Security) of Jammu and Kashmir police, with his tenure continuing until September 30, 2024. Prabhat is currently serving as Special DG, J-K police, and will remain in the role until the specified date.
Additionally, the poll body has relieved Ashish Mishra IPS as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), who was transferred to Delhi Police in June 2023 but could not be relieved due to administrative reasons. The UT administration has been directed to provide a panel of IPS officers for the posts of SP/SSP Srinagar, Baramulla, Handwara, and Kupwara by 5 pm on August 29, 2024.
The voting for the 90-member legislative assembly in Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1. The counting of votes will take place on October 4. The last date for filing nominations for the first phase was on August 27.
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Election Commission -: The Election Commission of India is a group that makes sure elections in India are fair and follow the rules.
Jammu and Kashmir -: Jammu and Kashmir is a region in the northern part of India. It has beautiful mountains and is known for its special status in India.
Assembly elections -: Assembly elections are when people vote to choose their local leaders who will make decisions for their state or region.
Deputy Commissioner -: A Deputy Commissioner is an important government officer in charge of a district, making sure everything runs smoothly.
SSP -: SSP stands for Senior Superintendent of Police, a high-ranking police officer in charge of maintaining law and order in a district.
SP -: SP stands for Superintendent of Police, a police officer who helps keep peace and safety in a smaller area within a district.
Director General (Operations and Security) -: This is a top police officer responsible for planning and managing security operations in a region.
Phases -: Phases mean that the voting will happen in parts, on different days, to make it easier to manage.
