Governor takes stock of security situation ahead of 1st phase of municipal polls

SRINAGAR: Governor Satya Pal Malik Saturday took a detailed review of the security situation in the State ahead of the first phase of the municipal elections on Monday, an official spokesperson said.

In a meeting involving senior Civil, Police, Central Armed Police, Army, and State and Central Intelligence Agencies, Malik undertook a detailed review of security management related issues at the Raj Bhavan, he said.

The spokesperson said the meeting was attended by Northern Army Commander, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh, GOC 15 Corps, Lt Gen A K Bhat, and top officials from police, Central Reserve Police Force and civil administration.

“The meeting discussed security arrangements made for the smooth conduct of the forthcoming elections to the urban local bodies and panchayats and the need for a safe environment for the elections,” he said. (AGENCIES)

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