The AJK Election Commission has decided to hold local government election in three phases.

Addressing a press conference in Muzaffarabad on Monday, Chief Election Commissioner AJK, retired Justice Abdur Rasheed Sulehriya said the decision has been taken keeping in view the available strength of the security personnel.

He said the Local Government elections will be held in Muzaffarabad division on 27th of this month, the 3rd of December in Poonch Division and in Mirpur division on 8th of next month.