CCTV cameras at all polling stations in Doda

In an unprecedented move aimed at ensuring free and fair polling in the ongoing assembly elections, authorities in Doda district are leveraging advanced technology across all three assembly constituencies.

For the first time, CCTV cameras are being installed at all 534 polling stations, with live monitoring from the Deputy Commissioner’s office. This extensive surveillance setup also includes the installation of CCTV cameras at special nakas to monitor road activities.

District Election Officer Harvinder Singh said, “One of the main focus of this upcoming Assembly election is surveillance. We have 27 static surveillance teams; they will work in three shifts at the borders and nine nakas for 24 hours, that too with CCTV cameras. We have 27 flying squad teams as well, who are working and put surprise nakas and raid different places based on the actionable inputs and complaints. We are put CCTVs at 534 polling stations and we are going to monitor them 24X7.”

Meanwhile, the security have also been heightened in Rajouri district. Visuals have shown heavy deployment of force throughout the area.

Polling in Jammu and Kashmir will be conducted in three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1 and results for which will be declared on October 8.