
Srinagar, June 11: Traders of Shaher-e-Khaas have expressed gratitude to district administration for promising to resolve their demands and extended support for development of Old City.
In order to have an on-the-spot assessment of developmental issues of the people and trade community of Shaher-e-Khaas, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Saturday undertook an extensive tour of various areas of historic Shaher-e-Khaas of the District.
The DC visited Safa Kadal, Sekidafar, Eidgah, Braripora, Nallamar road, Nawakadal, Rahbab Sahib, Aalikadal and other adjoining areas of historical Shaher-e-Khaas.
On the occasion, delegations of Shaher-e-Khaas Traders Association and civil society members called on the DC and apprised him about the developmental concerns. They also put forth demands with regard to launching of E-Rickshaw services in all internal routes of the Shaher-e-Khaas to Lal Chowk and Batamaloo to overcome the traffic congestion and ensuring adequate public transport service to public, starting of Sunday market in Eidgah area, installation and repairing of Street lights, construction of public convenience at prominent places in Shaher-e-Khaas, construction/renovation of 2nd story of SDA Shopping Complex, allocation of space for car parking in important areas in Shaher-e-Khaas.
President Shaher-e-Khaas Traders Bashir Ahmad Kenu and the core body of SKT assured the authorities of all support for development and beautification of Shaher-e-Khaas.