DEO Ramban visits Banihal, reviews preparations for upcoming elections
Apr 12, 2024
RAMBAN: District Election Officer (DEO), Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary alongwith SSP Anuj Kumar today visited Sub Division Banihal (AC-55) to review preparations for impending Lok Sabha elections 2024.
He was accompanied by ARO-55 (SDM) Banihal Rizwan Asgar, ASP Gourav Mahajan, Tehsildar Imtiyaz Ahmed, besides other civil and police officers
The DEO inspected the strong room at Government Higher Secondary School Banihal, encompassing critical aspects essential for ensuring smooth and fair electoral process.
Following the inspection of Strong Room and other facilities, necessary directives were issued to security agencies to guarantee fool proof security measures.
He reviewed the availability of Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF) for the polling parties and CAPF personnel during their deployment at Banihal town and enroute to their polling stations.
The DEO also scrutinized the deployment and reception plan of polling staff, alongside the transport plan, issuing essential instructions to concerned officers to streamline these processes.
Speaking to the media, the DEO elaborated on arrangements being made in the district to conduct the Election, curb MCC violations, and sensitize voters to enhance voter turnout in the election
Later, he also visited Banihal market to review the traffic management besides discussing the issues of smooth flow of traffic on National highway.
The DC directed the SDM and Traffic Police to regulate the traffic management especially in Banihal town for smooth traffic movement on NH-44.
