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SARGODHA, Nov 18 (APP): A joint meeting chaired by Commissioner Sargodha Division Jahanzeb Awan and Regional Police Officer (RPO) Shahzad Asif Khan was held to review administrative and security arrangements for the by-elections scheduled for November 23 in PP-73 Sargodha and PP-87 Mianwali.
According to an official spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Sargodha Muhammad Waseem, DPO Sargodha Sohaib Ashraf, DC Mianwali Asad Abbas, DPO Mianwali Muhammad Ajmal, Assistant Commissioners, and other officers attended the meeting.
The participants were briefed that 163 polling stations have been established in PP-73 Sargodha, 55 of which have been declared sensitive, while 193 polling stations have been set up in PP-87 Mianwali, with 62 declared sensitive.
DPOs of both districts informed the meeting that CCTV cameras would be installed at all sensitive locations and shared detailed security plans. Assistant Commissioners reported that polling material has reached the Returning Officers’ offices and will be dispatched to the respective polling locations on Saturday. Arrangements regarding transportation, logistics, and the secure movement of polling material were also discussed.
RPO Shahzad Asif Khan emphasized the importance of ensuring the safe transmission and return of polling material without any disruption.
Commissioner Jahanzeb Awan directed all departments to ensure transparent, peaceful, and well-organized polling in line with Election Commission SOPs, with special focus on robust security and CCTV coverage at sensitive polling stations.