Security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir given training to increase surveillance

Preparations are going on across the country before the Lok Sabha elections, especially by the Election Commission. On Monday, officers from enforcement agencies including police, army and BSF were given training. Jammu and Kashmir Election Office To strengthen the election expenditure monitoring mechanism and ensure peaceful conduct of the upcoming general elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, news wire PTI reported.

The comprehensive one-day training program was inaugurated by Chief Electoral Officer, Jammu and Kashmir Pandurang K Pol, who called for better coordination and enhanced monitoring before and during the Lok Sabha elections 2024. General elections are expected It will be held in April-May this year.

The event held on Monday was attended by officials from enforcement agencies including police, army and BSF and the officials presented a brief overview of the major actions taken by their departments in the last two general elections and presented a roadmap of action. Lok Sabha elections, PTI has reported quoting an official.

The officials of the enforcement agencies were briefed about all important aspects of expenditure management and asked to enhance monitoring by setting up control rooms at the district level for round the clock checking and effective monitoring. Chief Electoral Officer It called for better coordination among agencies to ensure peaceful and inducement-free elections.

Specifically targeting potential threats, the election official tasked the BSF and other intelligence agencies to combat narcotics smuggling along the international border and prevent the spread of fake currency, the PTI report said. Additionally, action was called for to curb illegal financial activities including hawala transactions, strict rules on liquor storage and distribution etc.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a voter awareness programme. ECI has also signed an MoU with the Indian Banking Association (IBA) and the Department of Posts to enhance voter education and outreach ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

“Banks and post offices will now run voter awareness campaigns across the country. The message will reach a wide audience through 1.6 lakh bank branches, over 2 lakh ATMs and 1.55 lakh post offices,” the ECI said on Monday.

(With PTI inputs)