Srinagar, Apr 09 (KNS): Amid killing of three civilians in Budgam district, Srinagar parliamentary constituency witnesses 3.12 percent voting, while several polling booths were shifted after attacks by protesters.
A top police official confirmed to KNS that three civilians were killed in Budgam district during clashes with government forces in the forenoon during polling.
The official, who wished anonymity, identified them as Faizan Ahmad and Muhammad Abbas of Dalwan Pakherpora and Nisar Ahmad Mir of Ratsuna, Beerwa, all three of Budgam district.
Violent clashes also took place across Budgam district while authorities had to shift polling booths at several places. Clashes also erupted in Srinagar, particularly in Eidgah constituency where authorities had to shift a number of polling stations to safer places.
The police official told KNS that situation went worse in Budgam district only, while in Srinagar and Ganderbal the situation is “under control”.
As per reports, several polling stations had to be closed after protesters clashes with forces and pelted stones on polling booths and forces. Reports said that few vehicles carrying polling staff and forces were burnt by protesters during the clashes.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Meanwhile, Chief Electoral Officer, JK said in a statement that 39375 votes were polled in Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency till 11.00 am today.
Highest numbers of 16719 votes were cast in Budgam district, followed by 12573 votes in Ganderbal district and 10083 votes in Srinagar district.
In Kangan Assembly segment of Ganderbal district 8015 voters exercised their franchise, while as the lowest of 169 votes were polled in Eidgah assembly segment of Srinagar district.
In Srinagar District, Hazratbal segment has recorded 964 votes, Khanyar 800, Habbakadal 1164, Eidgah 169, Zadibal 1772, Amirakadal 1937, Sonwar 1433, Batamaloo 1844, thus recording a total of 10083 votes which include 6494 male and 3589 female voters.
In Budgam, Chadoora segment recorded 276 votes, Budgam 2443, Beerwa 6069, Khansahib 6410 and Chrar-e-Sharief 1521 aggregating to total 16719 votes polled in the district which include 14075 male and2644 female voters.
In Ganderbal district, Kangan segment recorded 8015 and Ganderbal segment recorded 4558 votes including 8140 male and 4433 female electorates.
Thus the total poll percentage by 11.am was 3.12 percent. (KNS)