‘Better facilities have been ensured for mourners’

Srinagar, July 10: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on  Wednesday visited the Shrine of Shams-ud-Din Araqi (R.A), Zadibal and Imambara Hasanabad  to take stock of arrangements ensured for smooth observance of religious occasions during the ongoing holy month of Muharram including mourning processions and religious gatherings.

The Div Com was accompanied by Commissioner SMC, Dr Owais Ahmad; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi Ud Din  Bhat; SSP Traffic Srinagar, Muzaffar Shah and senior officers from PWD, PHE, PDD, Health, Tourism and other concerned departments. During his visit to Zadibal, Div Com maintained that the macadamisation in Shia-dominated areas have been already completed to facilitate them during holy month, while arrangements for electricity and drinking water besides sanitation has also been ensured for smooth observance of religious activities.

On the occasion, he directed concerned for the construction of separate sanitary complex for women, while instructing SMC to provide mobile toilets during the Muharram days for immediate convenience. He also visited different areas of Saida Kadal including Kani Mohalla and Aram Mohala where he was apprised about various developmental requirements.

On the occasion, Div Com instructed concerned LCMA officer to repair the damaged wooden bridges connecting various habitations and directed him to initiate repairing work immediately from tomorrow. He said that the facilities have been upgraded everywhere and the local people also appreciate administration for fulfilling their requirements for smooth conduct of religious obligations.