DC Anantnag reviews Muharram arrangements; Meets Representatives of Shia Community

ANANTNAG, July 25: Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Dr. Piyush Singla alongwith  SSP Anantnag Ashish Kumar Mishra today chaired a meeting of officers  to review arrangements for the ensuing holy month of Muharram-ul- Haram.

On the occasion, threadbare discussion was held regarding the arrangements being put in place to ensure smooth conduct of the religious activities during the auspicious period.

The religious bodies of Shia community submitted list of demands for appropriate and early action, and it was assured to them that all arrangements shall be put in place for smooth conduct of the religious ceremonies.

Deputy Commissioner stressed upon officers on making proper arrangements of water,power, sanitation, medical facilities, ration,firewood, etc.

He said district administration has devised proper plan  to ensure all religious gatherings and processions are held smoothly and peacefully.

He particularly  stressed on maintaining proper hygiene and cleanliness around Imam Baras and procession sites and also instructed Tehsildars and concerned officers to visit all three  prominent places and ensure proper arrangements.

He said medical teams along with ambulances shall be deployed to ensure proper medical facilities alongwith availability of specialists, mobile team, and provision of screening of old aged and vulnerable.

The meeting was attended by CMO, CPO,AD FCS&CA, Xen,KPDCL,Jal Shakti,Forest, concerned Tehsildars and representatives of religious organisations of Shia community from Dooru Verinag, Sofipora wallurgama, chittergul Shangus and other officers and officials of the District. (KF)