DC Srinagar visits Hazratbal

Srinagar, June 16:  Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Sunday visited Hazratbal Shrine to take stock of arrangements made by various Departments with regard to celebration of the festivities of Eid-ul-Adha.

The DC was accompanied by senior officers of various Departments and Administrator Waqf Board.

Reviewing the arrangements on spot, the DC directed the concerned officers to ensure every facility to the devotees especially on account of water supply, electricity, healthcare, cleanliness and illumination in and around the shrine, besides proper transportation, parking facility, deployment of fire tenders and establishing emergency control rooms.

He asked the management of Waqf Board to provide required facilities at the shrine and on Eid-ul-Adha to offer Eid prayers.

The DC enjoined upon the Traffic Police Department to make fool-proof traffic plan for devotees and also directed SMC officials to ensure proper sanitation in and around the shrine premises and repair all street lights before Eid-ul-Adha.

He also stressed the Officers to maintain close coordination to ensure smooth conduct of the Eid-ul-Adha religious event at Hazratbal Shrine.

The DC further directed the authorities to ensure such arrangements at all other places across the City.