DC Budgam visits various Imambaras, takes stock of Muharram arrangements

BUDGAM : Deputy Commissioner (DC), Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat today conducted an extensive tour of various majorly Shia populated areas of the district to take stock of arrangements for the ensuing holy month of Muharram-ul-Haram.
During the tour, DC visited various Imambaras, including Central Imambara Budgam, Imambara Bemina, Markazi Imambara Chattergam, Imambara Khanda and Imambara Magam, where he met local residents and committee members and took stock of arrangements being placed for the smooth conduct of Muharram processions and religious congregations.
Speaking on the occasion, DC said that a meeting was conducted with all members of different shia associations in advance to review all required arrangements that are put in place in time for the seamless conduct of all Muharram-ul-Haram related rituals this year.
He said work has been initiated including macadamization of various roads where processions take place during Muharram.
He directed the officers to ensure all the required arrangements, including restoration and installation of street lights, uninterrupted electricity and water supply in all areas and leveling work on all processions roads and inner links be taken up and completed before the start of the holy month.
He said that special sanitation drives are being carried out at all Imam baras to facilitate mourners attending Muharram processions and congregations seamlessly.
DC further instructed CMO, Executive engineers of PHE, PDD, PWD to ensure all facilities including a team of officials to remain available at all major Imam baras so as to ensure seamless procession during the holy month.
Directions were passed for advance timber dumping and ration supply be ensured in all areas.
He said that other major demands projected by locals shall be projected in this financial plan for their approval and early execution.
Among others, DC was accompanied by SSP Budgam Nikhil Borkar; ADC Budgam, CPO, SDMs, SE R&B, CMO, Executive Engineers from PDD, PHE, R&B, AD FCS&CA, FSO, DR Cooperative, Tehsildar’s, EOs and senior officers from other concerned offices during the tour.