Extraordinary security measures devised to ensure peaceful polling in Mirpur on 27 July

MIRPUR (AJK) , (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point news - 26th Jul, 2026) Extensive security arrangements have been devised in Mirpur district of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to ensure the peaceful, transparent and fair conduct of polling to the scheduled first phase of AJK elections in Mirpur division on Monday, police said.

Talking to media here on Sunday, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mirpur Khurram Iqbal said a comprehensive and foolproof security plan had been put in place to maintain law and order and provide a secure environment for voters throughout the polling process.

He said more than 4,800 security personnel would be deployed on election duty, including contingents from the Punjab Police, Frontier Corps (FC), Islamabad Police and the local police. He added that close coordination had been established among all security agencies to effectively respond to any untoward incident during polling.

The SSP said a three-pronged security strategy had been devised for all polling stations. The Polling stations have been categorised as highly sensitive, sensitive and normal, with personnel and resources allocated according to the security requirements of each location.

He further said that 56 security sectors had been established across the district, each placed under the supervision of the respective Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs).

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An effective monitoring and rapid response mechanism would remain operational in every sector to deal promptly with any emergency.

Khurram Iqbal said a separate contingency plan had been prepared for the second response force, while a third-layer security plan had also been implemented under the supervision of zonal commanders. He said all relevant institutions would remain in constant communication to ensure an immediate response to any potential security threat.

The SSP reaffirmed that the district administration and all law enforcement agencies were committed to ensuring that the electoral process remained peaceful, transparent and impartial.

He warned that no leniency would be shown towards anyone attempting to disturb public order or violate the election code of conduct. Strict implementation of the Election Commission’s directives would be ensured, and legal action would be taken without discrimination against all violators.

Appealing to citizens, candidates, political parties and their supporters, the SSP urged all stakeholders to strictly observe the election code of conduct, cooperate with law enforcement agencies and contribute towards maintaining a peaceful atmosphere to ensure the successful completion of the divisional elections.

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