DEO Bandipora inspects counting arrangements

Bandipora, Oct 3: The District Election Officer (DEO) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, visited the designated counting centre established at HKM Government Degree College Bandipora for the Assembly Elections 2024 and inspected the strong room where the EVMs of three Assembly Constituencies in Bandipora district are securely stored.

During the visit, the DEO reviewed the security measures in place to ensure the integrity and safety of the EVMs, emphasizing the importance of transparency and preparedness as the counting date approaches.

It is worth mentioning that counting is scheduled to be held on October 08 in Bandipora district, and the EVMs will remain under high security until the counting process is complete.

The DEO reviewed key security elements, including round-the-clock CCTV surveillance, the deployment of security personnel, and strict access control protocols.

He stated that comprehensive security protocols, including continuous surveillance and access control measures, have been implemented to safeguard the EVMs.

In addition, the DEO reviewed the arrangements for the counting process, highlighting that multiple counting tables have been set up to facilitate efficient and accurate counting, ensuring that adequate staff and resources are in place to manage the counting operations seamlessly.