J&K elections: Will ensure smooth, secure polling; says SP Sopore

Sopore, Sep 30: Superintendent of Police (SP) Sopore, Divya D, Monday assured of smooth and secure polling, saying that they are expecting a huge voter turnout this time.

Speaking with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), SP said that the extensive security arrangements have been made across the region to ensure peaceful and transparent elections.

Expressing satisfaction with the high level of public participation in election campaigning, Divya said that the local population is enthusiastic. "People are happy, and we have seen large turnout during the campaign. It's like a celebration here in Sopore," she stated.

The department has ensured that all polling booths are adequately secured, promising that no effort will be spared to maintain order. "We have made enough security arrangements at all polling stations and will ensure smooth polling," the SP added.

She further predicted a huge voter turnout in the region compared to previous years. "We are confident that the percentage will be significantly higher this time."

In her message to the public, SP Divya urged citizens to come out in large numbers, and take part in the ongoing “festival of democracy”.