SHOPIAN, SEPTEMBER, 16: Police Observer, Shopian, Ravi D Channannavar today held a joint meeting of Zonal & Sectoral Magistrates besides Police Officers to ensure seamless coordination and preparedness for the smooth conduct of free and fair elections in the district in presence of DEO Shopian and SSP Shopian.
The Observer emphasized the crucial role played by these officers as the vital link between polling parties and the Returning Officer (RO) and DEO.
The Observer outlined their responsibilities, which include overseeing the movement of polling parties from dispatch centres to polling stations, ensuring the safe arrival of polling teams, reporting on poll day activities, monitoring mock polls and managing the deployment of reserve EVMs if needed.
Detailed instructions were given regarding their specific roles and responsibilities. Key points covered included poll day protocols, such as mock poll as per guidelines, start of poll and the strict observance of the Election Commission of India (ECI) guidelines.
DEO Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar on the occasion reminded officers to monitor the polling process closely, especially the implementation of multiple checks and balances, such as EVM and VVPAT testing and the reporting of any issues immediately.
Sector Magistrates were tasked with ensuring that no polling party is delayed and that all materials are deposited and accounted for correctly.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Anayat Ali also addressed the gathering, detailing the deployment of police personnel across zones and sectors. He highlighted the collaboration between civil and police officers to maintain law and order during the elections and underscored the importance of adhering to security protocols to safeguard the electoral process.
