PULWAMA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Baseer-Ul-Haq Choudhary on Saturday visited remote and far-flung villages of Pulwama district and took stock of post Snowfall situation in these areas. He visited Inderwali, Sangerwani, Bagh, Khaigam, Ichgooze, Qasbayar, Shadimarg and adjoining villages of the District to inspect the Snow clearance operation and the status of delivery of essential services. He also reviewed the power supply scenario, availability of drinking water and healthcare services available in the Public Health Centers.
Leading a team of officers, the DC spent the whole day among locals in these areas. It is important to mention that Achgoza, Sangerwani is a tough terrain and farthest area of Pulwama and has witnessed a Snowfall of more than 2 ft.
While reviewing the post snowfall situation and the availability of essential commodities in these areas, the DC directed Tehsildars, officials of R&B, Jal Shakti, PDD and other line departments to remain stationed at their locations and ensure prompt delivery of essential items and services to the public and address emergency demands with utmost preparedness. He also directed the concerned to conduct regular market checking to check the arbitrary rise in prices and illegal stocking.
The DC lauded the efforts of the field staff in clearing the roads quickly besides restoring water supply and electricity. He said that the restoration of electricity supply is being done on a war footing basis with continuous patrol of the field staff in their respective areas to ensure identification and simultaneous restoration of faults.

KR Desk