J&K DDC polls | Apni Party candidate shot at in Anantnag
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Unknown gunmen on Friday shot at and injured a District Development Council (DDC) candidate in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
An official mentioned Anees Ul Islam, a resident of Sagam Block in south Kashmir’s Kokernag space, was fired upon from shut vary. “Islam was shifted to hospital and is being treated,” an official mentioned.
Mr. Islam, based on the locals, joined the J&K Apni Party, headed by Altaf Bukhari, lately.
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The assault is the primary main incident of violence reported through the ongoing polls, which noticed wholesome voter turnout out in the primary two phases.
Meanwhile, the third section has recorded a voter turnout of 25.58% throughout J&K until 11 a.m.
“The Kashmir division recorded an overall polling percentage of 13.64%, while the Jammu division recorded 37.17% up to 11:00 a.m.,” officers mentioned.
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According to the State Election Commissioner officers, Kupwara has recorded a turnout of 15.90%, Bandipora 32.36%, Baramulla 12.63%, Ganderbal 7.38%, Budgam 28.11%, Pulwama 5.43%, Shopian 10.09%, Kulgam 41.60% and Anantnag 7.65% until 11:00 a.m. in Kashmir.
In the Jammu division, Kishtwar has recorded a turnout of 35.03%, Doda 28.28%, Ramban 35.30%, Reasi 39.24%, Kathua 31.66%, Samba 39.85%, Jammu 39.31%, Rajouri 43.83% and Poonch 35.22%.
Thirty-three constituencies, together with 16 from Kashmir and 17 from Jammu, are going to the polls in the third section. Around 2,046 polling stations, together with 792 in Jammu division and 1,254 in Kashmir division, have been arrange for the elections.
A complete of 305 candidates are in the fray in the third section, together with 252 male candidates and 53 feminine.
Polling began at 7 a.m. and can conclude by 2 p.m.
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