SRINAGAR: Defying the poll boycott call by separatists and militant threat, about 71 per cent voter turnout was recorded in 18 Assembly constituencies, spread over five districts after a dull start due to morning chill in the second phase of five-phased elections at Jammu and Kashmir.
The polling was by and large peaceful, officials said, adding that unprecedented security arrangements have been made for free, fair and peaceful polling in view of the separatist boycott call and threat perception.
Officials said that highest number of 80 per cent votes were polled in three constituencies of Reasi district, followed by three seats in Udhampur 76 per cent and three segments in Poonch district 70 per cent of Jammu region.
In Kashmir valley, Kupwara toped the voter turnout as 68 per cent exercised their democratic right in five Assembly seats, followed by Kulgam 60 per cent, where polling was held in four constituencies. (AGENCIES)
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