Kichloo resolves Poonch Eidgah issue amicably Reviews Security arrangements for Budda Amarnath yatra On the directions of Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdulla, the Minister of State for Home Mr. Sajad Ahmad Kichloo conducted tour of the District Poonch in order to sort-out long pending issue regarding acute shortage of space in of Idd-Gah. It was decided that the land adjoining to Idd-Gah, which belongs to Fire & Emergency Services, shall be given to Idd-Gah and Fire Station Poonch shall be re-located within Poonch town. About 4 kanals of Government land have already been identified for Fire Station Poonch. The Minister was accompanied by the MLA Poonch Mr. Aijaz Ahmad Jan, DGP Fire and Emergency Services Dr. G.A Bhatt, District Development Commissioner Poonch Mr. Sajjad Ahmad, SSP Poonch, Choudhary Shamsheer, representatives of Auqaf and concerned officers of the District administration. The Minister also inspected the new spot indentified for Fire Station and directed District Administration to submit a proposal to allot 4 kanal of land under occupation of Horticultural Department to establish F& E.S station within Poonch town. Mr. Aijaz Jan thanked the Chief Minister and Mr. Sajad Ahmad Kichloo for resolving the long pending issue of Idd-Gah. Latter, Mr. Kichloo took a review meeting with District Administration and took stock of the pace of work on various ongoing development works in the District. The meeting also reviewed Security arrangements for the Budda Amarnathji Yatra, which is commencing shortly. The Minister directed the SSP Poonch to make fool proof security arrangements to ensure safety and security of the pilgrims. The Minister directed the officers of CA&PD to ensure adequate supply of ration and essential supplies to the people during the Yatra period. Mr. Kichloo also visited Dashnami Akhara Mandir complex Poonch and reviewed Yatra arrangements with officers and Budha Amarnathji Yatra Management committee to ensure foolproof arrangement for smooth conduct of yatra .Mr. Kichloo said that Government is committed to provide all the basic facilities to the people of the State adding that no stone will be left un turned to redress their genuine grievances. He said people have pinned high hopes with the present dispensation and all the possible resources are being pooled to come-up to their expectations.
Posted on: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 14:27:56 +0000