J&K: 113 elected local body representatives get security

Apart from them, 16 officebearers of the newly-created J&K Apni Party and three BJP officebearers have been designated protectees as well.

This comes two weeks after BJP leader Wasim Bari and two relatives were killed in Bandipore. Bari, 27, was a member of the BJP’s state executive committee. (File)

At least 113 elected representatives from urban local bodies and panchayati raj institutions in the Valley are being provided security by the J&K administration.

Apart from them, 16 officebearers of the newly-created J&K Apni Party and three BJP officebearers have been designated protectees as well.

These individuals have been designated X2 protectees and will be given two PSOs each.

This comes two weeks after BJP leader Wasim Bari and two relatives were killed in Bandipore. Bari, 27, was a member of the BJP’s state executive committee.

The list of 113 elected representatives includes 56 from the BJP and at least 19 Congress officials “in view of threat perception report received from ADG CID”. Elected representatives of PDP, NC, People;s Conference and some independents are also on the list.

Meanwhile nine other political protectees of the BJP have been upgraded to Y category.

Naveed Iqbal

Naveed Iqbal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, and reports from Jammu and Kashmir. With a career spanning over 15 years in frontline journalism, Naveed provides authoritative reporting on the region’s transition, governance, and the socio-political implications of national policies. Expertise Regional Specialization: Based in the Srinagar and New Delhi bureaus, Naveed has spent over a decade documenting the unique challenges of Jammu and Kashmir. Her reporting is distinguished by deep contextual knowledge of the region's post-Article 370, statehood debates, and local electoral politics. Key Coverage Beats: Her extensive body of work covers: Politics & Governance: Tracking the National Conference (NC), PDP, and BJP dynamics, including in-depth coverage of J&K’s first Assembly sessions and Rajya Sabha polls following the reorganization of the state. Internal Security & Justice: Providing rigorous reporting on counter-insurgency operations, terror module investigations, and judicial developments involving political detainees and constitutional rights. Education & Minority Affairs: Highlighting systemic issues such as quota rows in J&K, public service commission reforms, and the challenges faced by minority communities. ... Read More

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