DC Kulgam reviews Muharram arrangements

KULGAM, AUGUST 11: Arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram were reviewed today in a meeting convened by the Deputy Commissioner Kulgam Dr Shameem Ahmad Wani.

Among others, the meeting was also attended by senior officers of the district administration and representatives of prominent Shia Anjumans and President Auqaf Committee Kulgam.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner appreciated the pro-activeness of CMO Kulgam who had already furnished the action plan with regard to the arrangements to be made for Muharram.

Similarly, the PDD authorities were directed to ensure high mast lights/ halogen bulbs and LEDs are installed at all the important places and ensure generator sets are installed at identified locations.

The PHE authorities were directed to ensure that water tankers are deployed at identified locations, while as R&B authorities were directed to ensure that the roads where from the Muharram procession would be taken out are repaired at the earliest.

The FCS&CA Department was directed to ensure adequate supply and prompt distribution of ration, sugar, k-oil and LPG. Regarding firewood, the SFC authorities were directed to dump the required quantity of firewood at already identified locations as per past practice in the district.

Similarly, the Municipal authorities were directed to ensure proper sanitation and cleanliness measures at all the religious places. Fire and Emergency Authorities were directed to remain prepared to deal with any eventuality.

The ARTO was directed to ensure special transport facilities till the conclusion of the procession on the day of Aashura.