PM Modi’s Jammu visit: Traffic Police Jammu issues advisory for participants

Srinagar, Feb 19: Traffic Police Jammu City on Monday issued advisory for general public intending to participate in rally which will be held at Moulana Azad Stadium Jammu tomorrow.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Jammu on Tuesday where he will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stones for a series of development projects valued at over Rs. 30,500 Cr.

In an official communication, Traffic Police Jammu City said that entry for participants coming from District Kathua, Samba, south Jammu across Tawi River, some areas of Udhampur-Reasi-Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban districts shall be from Dogra Chowk side/main gate of MA Stadium.

“Entry of participants coming from Jammu North, District Rajouri- Poonch, Udhampur-Reasi-Doda- Kishtwar-Ramban Districts shall be from GGM Science College Jammu,” it said.

The advisory reads that people should reach in time for smooth entry before start of the rally (ensure entry before 9.30 AM).

“People should also carry identity proof in the form of Aadhar card, Election card or Pan card or any other I.D proof”.

“Please cooperate during frisking. Be in queues for smooth frisking/entry inside the venue well in time”.

Advisory reads that people should park their vehicle in the parking slots as per the parking slots identified /earmarked by Civil Administration and Traffic Police.

The police also direct people to not to carry any bag, Tiffin boxes, other eatables, water bottles, cameras, weapon, ammunition, sharp edge articles, inflammable material, cigarette, match boxes, lighters, umbrellas, any objectionable flag, any electronic gadgets etc.

“The mobile phones should be kept switched off or in silent mode,” it said.

Meanwhile, SSP Traffic Jammu has also issued advisory in view of upcoming VVIP Visit on 20.02.2024 at M.A. Stadium.

As per the advisory, a dry run will be carried out on 19.02.2024 as such no traffic movement shall be allowed beyond Dogra Chowk to P/S Nowabad Cut. In order to ensure smooth flow of traffic there will be on ground restrictions/ diversions for smooth plying of vehicles, so that no inconvenience is caused to general public: -

Vehicle coming from Bikram Chowk towards Dogra Chowk shall be diverted from Dogra chowk to Vivekananda Chowk and JP Chowk for their movement.

“Vehicles coming from Canal Head towards Dogra Chowk shall be diverted from Jewel Chowk-- St. Peters School--Bus Stand --K.C crossing--Indira Chowk -- JP Chowk -- Dogra Chowk/ Vivekananda Chowk and from Indira Chowk towards Shalamar or Directorate Ayush Cut for their destination.”

The General Public is requested to use Fourth Tawi Bridge of Gujjar Nagar Bridge for their movement from North to South and Vice Versa.

“For any traffic related assistance, Traffic Control Unit (TCU) Jammu may please be contacted on 0191-2459048,94191-47732 & 103,” it said.