The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Shakeel ul Rehman on Wednesday chaired a meeting at the Mini Secretariat, here to review and finalize the arrangements for the upcoming Independence Day-2024 celebrations in the district. The meeting was aimed to ensure meticulous planning and coordination among various departments to celebrate Independence Day 2024 with patriotic fervor and enthusiasm.
During the meeting, various aspects viz. security arrangements, cultural programmes, venue preparations, PAS installation, availability of Ambulances and Fire tenders at the venue, availability of uninterrupted water and power supply and public engagement activities were discussed threadbare.Emphasizing the importance of I-Day celebrations, the DC highlighted the need for a well-coordinated and successful celebration that reflects the spirit of unity and patriotism.
He called for active participation and cooperation from all departments and the public to make this event memorable. The DC directed officers of PDD to ensure illuminations of buildings, bridges and prominent places of district, besides he also directed EO MC to ensure cleanliness and sanitation at the venue.
Speaking on the occasion, SSP Bandipora, Lakshay Sharma, assured robust security measures to ensure peace and order during the celebrations at all venues. He urged departments to submit the list of panchayats and other venues in advance to the police so that adequate security measures can be implemented.
The meeting was informed that parade contingents from JKP, JKAP, IRP, Home Guard, JKP Border Battalion, CRPF, Fire and Emergency Services, NCC, and school children will be participating in the march past. The meeting was attended by Sr. Superintendent of Police Bandipora, Lakshay Sharma; Additional District Development Commissioner, Mohammad Ashraf Bhatt; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Umar Shafi Pandit; Commanding Officers from CRPF and BSF; Chief Planning Officer; Assistant Commissioner Revenue; District Officers of various departments; and other concerned.
Sub Divisional Magistrates Sumbal and Gurez participated in the meeting through virtual mode.