18 per cent voter turnout in sixth phase of Panchayat polls

Srinagar:Polling for the 6th phase of Panchayat polls ended peacefully on Saturday in Jammu and Kashmir under tight security arrangements.

Voters were seen queuing outside polling stations in both Jammu division and Kashmir valley despite the morning chill.

Polling started at 8 a.m and ended at 2 p.m.

In the Valley, 17.7 per cent voters turned out to exercise their franchise. 41.5 per cent voters turned out in Ganderbal district, while just 4.6 per cent came out to vote in Kulgam district.