In view of the forthcoming observance of Shab-e-Meraj (S.A.W.) and the following Friday, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Tuesday chaired a meeting of Deputy Commissioners and senior divisional officers to review and finalize arrangements for facilitating devotees at major shrines and mosques across the Valley.

During the meeting, the Div Com directed all concerned departments to ensure comprehensive and seamless arrangements, including uninterrupted power and water supply, establishment of medical camps, availability of essential commodities, adequate transportation and parking facilities, effective traffic management, robust security deployment, and proper sanitation and fire safety measures.

Special focus was laid on prominent religious sites such as Asar-e-Sharief Hazratbal, Asar-e-Sharief Kalashpora, Jenab Sahib Soura, Ziyarat Sharief Kabamarg, Ziyarat Sharief Khirram (Anantnag), Ziyarat Sharief Makhama (Budgam), and Ziyarat Aham-e-Sharief (Bandipora). Deputy Commissioners were instructed to closely monitor arrangements and facilitate the observance in their respective districts.

The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) was directed to ensure uninterrupted power supply across the Valley, with adequate backup at all major religious places. The State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) and Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) were asked to deploy additional buses, especially on routes leading to Hazratbal Shrine.

Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) were instructed to conduct special sanitation drives at major shrines and mosques. Officials of the J&K Waqf Board were directed to install waterproof tents at Hazratbal Shrine and ensure adequate tentage at other major religious sites.

The Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department was asked to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply and keep water tankers on standby, particularly at Hazratbal Shrine.

The Div Com directed all concerned departments to extend full cooperation and ensure hassle-free services for devotees, while DCs were asked to assess preparedness in advance and ensure timely execution of all arrangements for the smooth observance of Shab-e-Meraj (S.A.W.) across the Valley.