SRINAGAR: In connection with observance of upcoming Meraj-un-Nabi(SAW), the Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad on Wednesday undertook a visit to Hazratbal Dargah in order to take onsite review of the arrangements being made by all line Departments for smooth conduct of the auspicious religious occasion.
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Chief Planning Officer, Superintending Engineer R&B, SP Traffic, RTO, Kashmir, Joint Commissioner SMC, Deputy Director Fire & Emergency, Dy Superintendent of Police, Executive Engineer PHE, District Health Officer, Tehsildar North and senior Officers of SRTC, PDD, Horticulture and other line Departments, besides Executive Magistrate of J&K Wakf Board and senior members of Hazratbal Shrine Management.
While chairing a meeting in the premises of the Hazratbal Shrine, the DC on the occasion sought a detailed action plan from concerned Departments regarding the arrangements being put in place during auspicious days of Meraj-un-Nabi (SAW) related to electricity, water supply, cleanliness, fire service, transport, parking and medical facilities etc.
The DC directed the Officers of all line Departments to ensure special arrangements for smooth observance of the pious day of at the Shrine for the Devotees particularly during the intervening night (Shab) 26-27th Rajab 1444 Hijri, which falls on intervening night of 18-19 February 2023 and on Friday Following that falls on February 24, 2023.
The DC directed the SMC officials to deploy sufficient men and machinery at the venue to ensure proper cleanliness in and around the Shrine. They were also asked to take measures for establishment of mobile toilets besides a concrete mechanism to contain stray dog menace in and around the Shrine. The DC also laid stress on making all dysfunctional Street/Mass lights functional well before the commencement of the Holy religious occasion.
Earlier, the DC was apprised by the Executive Magistrate, J&K Wakf Board about the arrangements being made by the Wakf Board for smooth observance of the Holy religious occasion during which thousands of people are expected to visit to take a glimpse of the Holy Relic and offer special prayers.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar has extended his greetings to the People on the auspicious occasion of the Meraj-un-Nabi(SAW). The DC also prayed for prosperity and holistic wellbeing of the people.