Srinagar: To ensure free and fair polling in the upcoming assembly elections in the Union Territory, authorities in Doda district are leveraging advanced technology across all three assembly constituencies.
Cameras at 534 booths
For the first time, CCTV cameras are being installed at all 534 polling stations, with live monitoring from the Deputy Commissioner's office. This extensive surveillance setup also includes the installation of CCTV cameras at special Nakas to monitor road activities.
Election Officer speaks
Harvinder Singh, District Election Officer Doda, said, "One of the main focus of this upcoming Assembly election is surveillance.
We have 27 static surveillance teams; they will work on 3 shifts at the borders and 9 nakas for 24 hours, that too with CCTV cameras.
Flying squad
We have 27 flying squad teams as well, who are working and put surprise nakas and raids different places based on the actionable inputs and complaints.
Live telecast
We are live telecasting the CCTVs at our 534 polling stations, we are going to monitor 534 polling stations live for 24 hours through CCTV."
Meanwhile, the security have also been heightened in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Visuals have shown heavy deployment of force throughout the area.
Polling days in J&K
Polling in Jammu and Kashmir will be conducted in three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1 and results for which will be declared on October 8. This is the first election in Jammu and Kashmir after abrogation of Article 370.
Like the Lok Sabha polls held earlier this year, Congress and National Conference are fighting the assembly polls also in alliance. While NC will contest 51 cf 90 seats, Congress will fight 32 with two parties also agreeing to friendly contest on some seats. A few seats have been left for smaller allies. (with Agency inputs)
