J&K polls: 76 per cent voter turnout recorded in the final phase

Jammu: The fifth and final phase of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir ended peacefully on Saturday, with nearly 76 per cent of the voters casting their ballot in 20 constituencies, officials said.

"Polling ended peacefully in all the 20 constituencies of Jammu, Rajouri and Kathua districts at 4 pm," an Election Commission official said.

Kathua witnessed 79.68% voting, Jammu 73.92%, Rajouri 77.84%.

A total of 213 candidates were in fray.

Eleven constituencies voted in Jammu, four in Rajouri and five in Kathua district.

Counting for all the 87 Assembly seats will be held on December 23.