Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary Saturday visited various Downtown areas to take stock of facilities being set up there with regard to the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha celebrations in the district.
The DC visited Karan Nagar, Kaksarai, Safakadal, Eidgah,Zadibal, Alamgari Bazar, Hawal among other areas and inspected different kindsof special markets like those dealing with the livestock set up in these areas.
He directed for intense market-checking for strictimplementation of approved market rates in all these areas and instructed theconcerned officers to take strict action under the law against those indulgingin profiteering and black marketing.
Dr Shahid also visited the Eidgah ground and sought detailsof arrangements concerned departments have planned for Eid congregationalprayers there.
He directed the concerned departments to make all streetlights in the area functional and ensure thorough maintenance of cleanliness inand around the Eidgah on the auspicious occasion of Eid.
The DC also interacted with the locals of these areas on theoccasion. The interactions included discussions on different issues the localsraised with him who noted them and assured of working towards their redressalat the earliest possible.
An official statement said Srinagar administration hasplanned necessary arrangements for smooth celebration of the Eid festivalacross the district. It is also establishing a helpline at the DC office forthe convenience of the general people requiring relevant information orassistance.
Later on the DC visited the Islamia College Ground at Hawaland inaugurated the Shehr-e-Khas T20 League tournament which will see 20cricketing teams from across Srinagar participating in it over a duration ofone month. ADCs Kuldeep Krishan Sidha and M Hanief Balkhi and senior officersfrom concerned departments accompanied the DC on the occasion.