POONCH, SEPTEMBER 4: Ahead of the scheduled counting day for the Assembly elections, District Election Officer (DEO) Poonch, Vikas Kundal, convened a high-level meeting with district election authorities to review the final preparations. The meeting focused on ensuring a smooth and transparent counting process for the three assembly constituencies—Surankote, Haveli, and Mendhar—where polling was held on September 25. The vote count is set to take place at Dina Nath Rafiq Memorial Model Higher Secondary School (Girls), Poonch, on October 8.
During the meeting, the DEO was briefed by Deputy DEO Saleem Ahmed and senior election officials on the readiness of the counting centers. Discussions centered on staff deployment, security arrangements, and logistical support to ensure the counting process is conducted without any hindrances. Special emphasis was placed on maintaining strict security protocols and ensuring the timely reporting of results.
Speaking on the occasion, DEO Vikas Kundal stressed the importance of a seamless process for the counting day.
He said that the district administration is fully prepared to carry out the vote counting in an efficient and transparent manner. All necessary arrangements, including the deployment of security personnel and technical staff, are in place to ensure accuracy and integrity,” he stated.
Additionally, Vikas Kundal issued specific instructions to ensure uninterrupted power supply, proper seating arrangements for counting agents and other officials, and real-time reporting of vote counts.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Tahir Mustafa Malik along with senior officers from concerned departments were present during the meeting.
