ABBOTTABAD: Security cameras will be installed at all polling stations in Abbottabad district for the local body elections to be held on March 31, while a foolproof security and monitoring system will be implemented on the polling day.

This was decided during a meeting called in the office of the deputy commissioner here on Tuesday to review preparations for elections.

The other participants included officials of the Provincial Election Commission and local administration, and returning officers.

Deputy commissioner Tariq Salam Marwat directed all returning officers to ensure the provision of all basic facilities to polling stations.

He asked the communication and works department to ensure clear roads to far-flung areas for access to polling stations.

The election officer presented a report on election preparations, while DPO Zahoor Babar Afridi highlighted security plan for the polling day.

The deputy commissioner tasked the Regional Transport Authority secretary, tehsil municipal officers and relevant health and education officials with providing basic facilities to polling stations.

He asked the Pesco to reschedule loadshedding plans and Rescue 1122 to place their staff and vehicles on a standby.

Mr Marwat ordered the establishment of a control room at tehsil level for elections to disseminate information to the main control room.

Published in Dawn, March 23rd, 2022