In Jammu and Kashmir, multi-tier security has been put in place in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, particularly along the Line of Control, part of the Anantnag Lok Sabha constituency that goes to polls on May 25. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the security measures include increased deployment of security personnel, area dominations in hill regions, additional checkpoints and round-the-clock monitoring in the region and at vital installations. Several additional companies of security personnel have been deployed, reinforcing a security setup managed by the Army, Police, CRPF and BSF.

The troops have been put on alert along the LoC, and security and contingency plans have been put in place for all border polling stations.

The polling in Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary Constituency was earlier scheduled for May 7 but was deferred to May 25 due to adverse weather conditions following requests from several parties.