QUETTA (6AM Report): The Inspector General of Police Balochistan, Abdul Khaliq Sheikh has stated that the security arrangements have been finalized for the general elections in the province.
He said that more than 65,000 personnel of different law enforcement agencies and security forces would be deployed for security during the elections.
Speaking to a section of media on Monday, the Inspector General of police said he is satisfied with the security arrangements made for the elections. The necessary rehearsal and coordination meetings have been held , he added.
The IGP said that around 18,00 candidates are taking part in the elections in the province.
Over 5,000 polling stations have been established for the elections, adding he mentioned.
The IGP pointed out that although there are 16 seats of the National Assembly from Balochistan, but there are challenges because it has 44 percent area of the country.
However, we have made security arrangements well in the polling stations located in the remote areas.
He informed that the Army, FC, Home Department, Levies and Police have made preparation for the security together.
In addition to this, the logistic arrangements have also been finalized for the security forces.
The IGP said that it is our utmost endeavour to conduct the elections in transparent and peaceful manner.
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