In the Kashmir Valley, the District Election Officer Budgam, Akshay Labroo yesterday visited distribution and collection centres of Beerwah and Budgam Assembly Constituencies within the Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, 2024.
On the occasion, the DEO assessed security arrangements including CCTV installation, safety measures, water, electricity supply and other required arrangements at these centres. He called for round the clock surveillance and security of all election related material and machinery to be kept at these centres during the 5th phase of Baramulla Lok Sabha segment of elections. The DEO also inspected the accommodation facilities for the security personnel and instructed the concerned to ensure all required arrangements are placed in time at designated locations.
Speaking on the occasion, the DEO maintained that all guidelines of Election Commission of India shall be implemented in letter and spirit. He said that these centres are being set up as separate enclosures, having separate entrances, in and out CCTV surveillance and other safety measures in place as per the SOP and protocol for these centres mandated by ECI guidelines.
The DEO also took an assessment of assured minimum facilities at various polling booths in Magam and Budgam areas.
