Police officers are also preparing to show their strength in the election arena of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. These include retired DGP, DIG, SSP and SP level officers. Among the officers, former DGP SP Vaid, DIG Israr Khan, SSP Mohan Kaith who has taken VRS and SSP Mohan Lal Bhagat, in-service SP KD Bhagat can contest the elections.According to sources, most of the officers are interested in contesting elections from the BJP camp and are trying their best to get the ticket. Officers are constantly contacting the top leadership of BJP. Three to four officers can contest elections from BJP and these names are also included in the panel of potential candidates. It is possible that the names of the officers contesting the elections may be announced in the next few days.Former DGP SP Vaid may contest elections from Jammu or Kathua. His name is reported to be included in the panel of potential candidates of BJP. SSP Mohan Lal Kaith may contest elections on behalf of BJP from Mar Assembly constituency of Jammu district. This seat is reserved for SC. He is in constant touch with the top leadership of BJP. Information is also coming out about his inclusion in the panel of potential candidates.