{"id":4664,"date":"2026-06-06T15:09:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T15:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=4664"},"modified":"2026-06-06T15:09:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T15:09:04","slug":"section-144-imposed-in-diamer-as-gilgit-baltistan-gears-up-for-elections-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=4664","title":{"rendered":"Section 144 imposed in Diamer as Gilgit-Baltistan gears up for elections 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Diamer: Authorities have imposed Section 144 in\u00a0the Diamer district to maintain law and order as preparations for the Gilgit-Baltistan General Assembly Elections 2026 have been completed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thousands of election officials have been deployed for duty across 24 constituencies. A total of 7,500 officers and staff members have been assigned election responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authorities have also announced financial incentives for election staff, with a total allocation of Rs276 million in honoraria. This includes Rs1.8 million for 24 returning officers and Rs1.2 million for assistant returning officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For polling arrangements, 1,368 presiding officers have been allocated Rs16.416 million, while 2,450 assistant presiding officers will receive Rs24.5 million. Similarly, Rs24 million has been allocated for 2,450 polling officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, Rs208 million has been reserved for lower-grade staff, including LDCs, UDCs, and support personnel engaged in election duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, the district administration in Diamer has imposed Section 144 for a period of 60 days to ensure security. The order, issued by the Deputy Commissioner, prohibits display of weapons, aerial firing, and the use of fireworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The notification also bans the unauthorized use of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles, requiring prior approval from the District Magistrate for any drone operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strict measures have been introduced to protect sensitive installations, and law enforcement agencies have been exempted from the restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The administration stated that the measures came into effect from June 5, 2026, and warned that strict legal action will be taken against any violations. 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