Srinagar, Oct 6: Jammu and Kashmir is bracing for the outcome of its first Assembly elections since being reorganised as a Union Territory in 2019, with stringent security measures in place across for the counting of votes on Tuesday.The elections will pave the way for the first elected government in J&K following the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.Authorities have implemented a three-tier security setup at all 20 counting centres across Jammu and Kashmir, ensuring a secure and smooth counting process.The security plan for the counting day involves a layered approach.At the outermost layer, paramilitary forces will be guarding the periphery, while Police will manage the inner layers, with entry to the counting centres being restricted to authorised personnel only.Every person entering the facility will undergo thorough security checks, and only those with valid passes, such as authorised counting agents and election officials, will be allowed inside the halls.Security forces, including the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jammu and Kashmir Police, and other paramilitary units, have been deployed in and around the counting centres
