GHALANAI: The Election Commission of Pakistan with the help of the district administration has installed close-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at all the 42 most sensitive polling stations across the Mohmand tribal district.

This was stated by returning officer for Mohmand Irfanullah Wazir while talking to Dawn here on Saturday.He said the local administration had installed at least 210 CCTV cameras in the 42 most sensitive polling stations, including 17 men, 11 women and 14 combined. He said all the missing facilities would be ensured and uninterrupted power supplies would be provided in these polling stations to facilitate the election staff.

According to him, tehsil-wise polling stations were set up to facilitate the voters on the polling day. These are: 39 in Safi, nine in Khawazi, 28 in Biazai, 30 in Haleemzai, 33 in Pindiali, 21 in Ambar, 18 in Ekkaghund and 11 in Prang Ghar.Mr Wazir said at least 2,000 Levies and khassadars along with FC and army personnel would guard the polling stations to ensure peaceful election.

Published in Dawn, July 22nd, 2018