Kargil, March 25, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The District Election Officer (DEO) and Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar today conducted the scheduled quarterly physical verification of the EVM/VVPAT warehouse located at Kurbathang, in accordance with the guidelines of the Election Commission of India.

The warehouse was opened at around 2:00 PM in the presence of designated officers, representatives of political parties, and other concerned officials. The inspection was carried out under strict protocol, ensuring transparency and adherence to the prescribed norms.

Executive Engineer, PDD; AAO Treasury; Dy SP, District Police; Fire & Emergency Services; representative of Election Cell, and representatives of recognized political parties also witnessed the proceedings.

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During the inspection, the seal of the warehouse was opened under proper video coverage, and the status of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and VVPAT units was physically verified. After completion of the inspection, the warehouse was securely sealed again, and the keys were handed over to the Treasury Officer for safe custody as per guidelines.

The DEO emphasized that such periodic inspections are mandatory to ensure the safety, security, and integrity of election equipment. All procedures were recorded in the logbook, and security arrangements were ensured throughout the opening and closing process.

The inspection was conducted smoothly, maintaining full transparency and in compliance with the Election Commission’s instructions.

The quarterly inspection is a routine and mandatory exercise, conducted in the presence of political party representatives during the opening and closing of the warehouse, to ensure transparency and strict adherence to electoral norms.