Day: August 30, 2024

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RAJOURI, AUGUST 30:— To ensure smooth conduct of the Assembly Elections 2024, Expenditure Observers Sanjay Kumar for the constituencies 83-Kalakote Sunderbani, 84-Nowshera, and 85-Rajouri and Sidharth Kumar for constituencies 86-Budhal and 87-Thanamandi, visited Rajouri today.
The Observers convened a critical meeting with the members of the Expenditure Monitoring team at Dak Bungalow, Rajouri.
The Observers issued directives to maintain strict check on the trafficking of drugs, liquor and cash by elements inimical to the sanctity of election process. Sanjay Kumar emphasized the importance of daily cash deposits by wine shop dealers into their bank accounts and instructed them to avoid selling liquor on credit slips. He reiterated that the cash limit for individuals during the election period is set at ₹50,000.
The Observers also stressed the need for effective coordination among various teams. They instructed the relocation of certain check posts to optimize surveillance and ordered the GST department to monitor abnormal purchases and the distribution of freebies closely.
The Police, Flying Squad Teams (FST) and Static Surveillance Teams (SST) were directed to maximize coverage of their respective areas and to activate informers to ensure a level playing field for all political parties.
The Lead District Manager (LDM) was instructed to report any transactions exceeding ₹1 lakh to the District Election Officer (DEO). The Observers also mandated that vans carrying cash must have proper documentation. Additionally, all officers and teams were directed to strictly follow the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure the transparency and integrity of the electoral process.
After the meeting, the Expenditure Observers, accompanied by DEO Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma and SSP, Randeep Kumar inspected the Control Room and the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) to review the arrangements in place.
The meeting was attended by the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Nowshera and Rajouri, District Mineral Officer (DMO), Deputy Registrar Cooperative, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), LDM, Excise and Taxation Officer (ETO), State Tax Officer (STO), representatives of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Income Tax Department, Assistant Expenditure Observers (AEOs), and representatives of FST and SST.

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RAJOURI AUGUST 30:–Due to continuous and heavy rainfall in the region, authorities have decided to close the Mughal Road for traffic movement. This decision was taken to ensure public safety as the persistent rains have increased the risk of landslides and roadblocks, making travel potentially hazardous.

The Mughal Road, a significant connector between the Poonch and Shopian districts in Jammu and Kashmir, is known for its scenic beauty but is also prone to natural disruptions, especially during adverse weather conditions. Continuous rainfall has made the terrain even more unstable, posing a serious threat to the safety of travelers.

The closure of the road is a preventive measure aimed at avoiding any untoward incidents. Local authorities are closely monitoring the situation and will reopen the road once the weather conditions improve and the road is deemed safe for travel. Commuters are advised to take alternative routes and follow the updates from the local administration for further instructions.

The administration has urged the public to cooperate during this time and prioritize safety over convenience. Emergency services are on standby, and all necessary precautions are being taken to ensure that the safety of the citizens remains paramount.