Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo convened a high-level meeting today to assess the security arrangements for the smooth conduct of the forthcoming Assembly elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting, held in Srinagar, included top officials from the Civil Administration and Police Department.
Attendees included the Director General of Police (DG Police), Principal Secretary Home, Special DG Crime, Additional Directors General of Police (ADGPs), Divisional Commissioners of Kashmir and Jammu, Secretary of Transport, Inspector Generals of Police (IGPs) for Jammu and Kashmir, Transport Commissioner, Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs), District Commissioners (Deputy Commissioners), and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs). Outstation officers participated via video conference.
During the meeting, Chief Secretary Dulloo emphasized the need for robust arrangements to accommodate additional companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in each district. He directed officials to identify suitable locations for deploying these forces, ensuring they have access to essential amenities such as water, power, and sanitation facilities.
Dulloo also highlighted the importance of securing and accommodating contesting candidates. He instructed the administration to provide adequate protection and support for candidates, including necessary arrangements for their campaigning activities.
The Chief Secretary stressed the need for the Transport Department to develop a comprehensive plan, in coordination with district officials, for the deployment of buses, light motor vehicles (LMVs), and heavy motor vehicles (HMVs) to transport polling staff, security personnel, and election materials.
He directed Divisional Commissioners to personally oversee these preparations, ensure necessary repairs are completed before polling days, and submit daily progress reports. Additionally, Dulloo called for close coordination among all involved departments to ensure the democratic process is conducted smoothly and with maximum public participation.
