Staff Report
ISLAMABAD, JUN 5: Gilgit-Baltistan’ Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Raja Shahbaz Khan Friday assured all arrangements have been finalized for the June 7 elections, with strict security measures in place to ensure free, fair and peaceful polling, warning that any violation of the election code of conduct will invite strict action.
While speaking to PTV News, the CEC said that the entire region was under strict security arrangements ahead of elections on Sunday, adding, all necessary measures have been taken to ensure peaceful and smooth polling across constituencies and the election drive has ended peacefully.
He warned that strict action will be taken against any violation of the election code of conduct. The CEC urged political parties and candidates to strictly follow the election code to maintain discipline and ensure free, fair and transparent elections.
He further said that all necessary administrative arrangements had been finalized, and teams were working in close coordination to ensure that polling was carried out in a fair, transparent and orderly manner.
The Returning Officer for Constituency GBA-12 Shigar Faisal Hayat further added that voters are actively taking part in the electoral process, reflecting strong public engagement across the constituency.
He stated that transport facilities had been arranged for polling day, while sensitive locations have been clearly identified to ensure effective monitoring and response.
He added that security deployment had been divided across three key points, with around 120 personnel assigned to maintain order and safeguard the electoral process in Shigar.
He added that a policy of zero tolerance would be enforced to ensure peaceful elections, urging all stakeholders to extend fully cooperation for the smooth conduct of the polling process.
