Security Tightened for Upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections Amid Ongoing Challenges

PK Pole, Chief Electoral Officer of Jammu and Kashmir, announced that the Ministry of Home Affairs will provide security for the upcoming Assembly elections. Detailed security measures are in place to ensure a peaceful process, addressing recent increases in anti-national activities and ensuring smooth election conduct.

AMID SECURITY concerns, the Ministry of Home Affairs will provide necessary measures for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, according to PK Pole, Chief Electoral Officer of the Union Territory.

"Given the region's longstanding security challenges, detailed arrangements have been made," Pole stated, noting efforts to safeguard candidates, political parties, officials, and strong rooms.

Additional security has been allocated to areas with increased anti-national activities, and Village Defence Committees have been activated. The Assembly elections will occur in three phases, starting September 18, with results announced on October 4.

(With inputs from agencies.)