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| Army begins poll ‘preparation’ | | | Early Times Reporter
Jammu | June 2
Preparing for the elections due later this year, the Army has embarked on security equipment acquisition.
The army has issued tenders to purchase light-weight bullet proof jackets (LWBPJ), sniper suits and veils (SSAVS) and handheld radio sets (HHRSS) to beef up its counter security grid in the state, particularly in view of the Assembly polls slated for late this year.
"Army's Northern Command Headquarters, which is looking after the operational area of Jammu and Kashmir, have issued three tenders to purchase LWBPJ, SSAVS and HHRSS to give its troops cutting-edge technology and body security apparatus during the forthcoming Assembly elections," sources said.
The Northern Command has invited technical bids for vendors for the purchase of large number LWBPJ with Kevlar fabric impregnated with rear trauma pads, groin pads, non-woven collar pads and armoured pads.
These new security apparatus would be replacing the old heavy-weight bullet proof jackets in phased manner, according to the sources.
Similarly, army has also tendered for purchase of the specialised SSAVS for the counter insurgency and jungle war-fare operations in Jammu and Kashmir.
"These would be latest type of SSAVS which is being used by the foreign military forces for its best suitability in jungle warfare," the sources said.
Latest cutting-edge technology - handheld radio sets with location indicator, would also be procured by the army for its use in Northern Command Sector in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the Assembly polls. |
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