NEW DELHI: An additional 20,000 paramilitary personnel will be dispatched to Jammu and Kashmir for deployment during the forthcoming bypolls in Srinagar and Anantnag Lok Sabha seats.
“We are planning to send 200 companies of paramilitary forces to Jammu and Kashmir for election duties. These forces are in addition to those already deployed for law and order duties,” a Home Ministry official said.
A company of paramilitary force comprises of around 100 personnel.
Bypolls to Srinagar and Anantnag Lok Sabha seats will be held on April 9 and 12 respectively. (AGENCIES)
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