Srinagar: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole on Tuesday convened a meeting to facilitate hassle-free movement of perishable and essential commodities laden vehicles on NH44.
On the occasion, the Div Com said that the traffic police shall facilitate movement of vehicles of fruit, vegetable and sacrificial animals on priority.
Various fruit associations besides mutton and poultry dealers were directed to coordinate with administration for diversion of loaded vehicles through NH44 so that the trucks carrying essential and perishable products are given priority to ply on NH44.
They were asked to contact Whatsapp number-9469807526 of the Divisional Traffic Control Room established for diversion of vehicles through NH44.
The Div Com directed that all Oil and LPG tankers besides FCI empty vehicles shall ply through Mughal Road.
Moreover, he directed that drivers of all eight to ten tyre loaded vehicles shall ensure movement through Mughal road.
While reviewing Eid arrangements, Div Com directed Deputy Commissioner Srinagar and officers of Sheep Husbandry and Animal Husbandry departments to ensure availability of sufficient numbers of sacrificial animals to the people.
He asked Director Sheep Husbandry to motivate local tribal people to supply large numbers of livestock on Eid so people do not face dearth of sacrificial animals.
He directed officers to ensure that sufficient quantities of sacrificial animals are available at sale sites established by District Administration Srinagar and FCS&CA.