Summary About 55,000 security personnel will be deployed to ensure security during the polls.
QUETTA (Web Desk) - Balochistan Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik today (Thursday) said arrangements have been finalized to conoduct local government elections in the province on Saturday.
Talking to media in Quetta‚ the chief minister said that civil administration and Frontier Corps and Army are fully prepared to provide foolproof security to the voters and polling staff.
The Chief Minister said about 55,000 security personnel have been deployed to avert any untoward incident.
Meanwhile‚ five thousand army personnel will be ready to meet any eventuality as quick response force.
To a question‚ Dr Abdul Malik said that participation of over twenty two thousand candidates in the polls is a good omen for democracy.
