DC Bandipora inspects snow clearance operations, visits key locations

Bandipora, Dec 28: In order to assess the snow clearance operations and evaluate the overall post-snowfall situation in the district, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, along with Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Harmeet Singh, conducted a comprehensive tour across Bandipora district on Saturday.
During the tour, the DC reviewed snow clearance activities being undertaken by the Mechanical Department and inspected efforts to ensure roads are cleared and accessible, particularly major and vital road links, besides assessed the availability of essentials.
As part of his extensive tour, the DC visited the Mechanical Control Room Mangnipora to review the deployment and functioning of snow clearance machinery.
He inspected the availability and operational status of snow removal equipment, including snow plows, and other machinery. He interacted with the staff on duty and appreciated their efforts in ensuring prompt action during snowfall.
The DC directed the Mechanical Division to ensure that roads leading to hospitals, and other essential facilities are cleared on priority and instructed them to maintain round-the-clock operations and keep machinery ready to address emergencies.
During his visit to District Hospital, the DC interacted with the staff and patients, ensuring that healthcare services are functioning efficiently despite the inclement weather.
He reviewed the availability of essential medicines, heating arrangements, and other facilities, instructing hospital management to address any shortcomings promptly.
The DC also visited the main market area to check the clearance of snow from roads and footpaths and interacted with public ensuring that their concerns are addressed promptly.
During his visit to Sumlar, the DC inspected the snow clearance operations and availability of basic facilities.
He interacted with locals, listened to their grievances and assured them that the administration is working round the clock to restore all essential services.
The DC held on-the-spot discussions with officers of various departments and directed them to esure restoration teams are on high alert to resolve any public issues quickly.
Qadri said that sufficient stock of essentials, including food, medicines, and LPG are available in district, besides Control Room is also functioning round the clock to provide timely assistance to public.
He assured the public that the administration is fully committed to mitigate the challenges posed by the harsh weather besides reiterated that the district administration is monitoring the situation round the clock and urged all departments to maintain coordination to ensure minimal disruption.
Among others the DC was accompanied by ASP, District Officers of various concerned Departments, DySP HQ and other concerned.