Srinagar, September 10 :
Deputy Inspector General of Police North Kashmir, Maqsood-ul-Zaman, IPS, and Ghulam Jeelani, JKPS, SSP Kupwara, visited the forward area of Keran today to review the security situation and preparedness for the upcoming General Elections to the Legislative Assembly.
In a handout to SNS, the police said that during their visit, the officers conducted meetings with senior army officers stationed in the area to discuss the current security scenario in the border region. The primary focus of the meeting was to ensure a smooth and secure election process, particularly given the strategic location of Keran.
According to police spokesman, later on DIG NKR and SSP Kupwara met with the people in the local area to instill confidence among the general public to vote freely and without fear and the commitment of District Police to safeguard the election process and ensuring their safety.
As part of the visit, the officers also inspected the Police Station Keran to assess the law and order situation and review preparations in place for the upcoming elections, reads the statement.