IG BSF reviews operational preparedness in north Kashmir

Srinagar, May 15: To ensure the safety and security of the voters during the parliamentary polls in the sensitive border constituency of Baramulla, the Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Kashmir, Ashok Yadav, conducted a visit to the forward areas of the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Wednesday.

The visit aimed to review the operational preparedness of the troops and assess the coordination with the local administration. During his visit to the Kupwara and Tangdhar areas near the LoC, IG BSF Yadav inspected the preparation and coordination efforts of the BSF.

The BSF is working closely with the local administration to ensure a smooth and secure election process in the region.

The Lok Sabha polls for the Baramulla constituency are scheduled for May 20, and given the sensitivity of the area, security arrangements are being meticulously planned and executed.

IG BSF Yadav appreciated the operational readiness of the paramilitary forces, highlighting their commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for the electoral process.

“Ashok Yadav IPS, IG BSF, Kashmir visited the forward areas of Kupwara, Tangdhar & reviewed the BSF preparations & coordination with local administration for the upcoming Phase of #LokSabhaElection. IG appreciated the operational readiness of troops for safe & secure elections,” BSF Kashmir posted on X.

The BSF’s presence and readiness in these areas are crucial to maintaining peace and security, especially during elections.

The security forces are leaving no stone unturned to thwart any attempts by disruptive elements to derail the democratic process.

With the cooperation between the BSF, local administration, and the community, efforts are being made to ensure that the people can exercise their democratic right to vote without fear or intimidation.