Srinagar, Jun 1: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Sunday visited Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulmulla area of Ganderbal district to conduct a thorough appraisal of the arrangements for the upcoming annual ‘Kheer Bhawani’ mela, which is set to be observed on June 3rd. On his visits the Chief Secretary paid obeisance at Kheer Bhawani temple.
Later, Chief Secretary inspected the facilities and identified any additional requirements to ensure a smooth and pleasant experience for the pilgrims. He emphasized the importance of close coordination among various departments to facilitate a seamless celebration of the festival.
The Chief Secretary was assured that comprehensive arrangements have been made which include transportation, accommodation, power, water, sanitation, medical aid, and security measures to provide a hassle-free experience for the devotees.
Talking to media persons, Chief Secretary said that all adequate arrangements are in place and it is expected large number of devotees will come and attend the festival.
Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal Jatin Kishore, ADC Ganderbal, and other senior officers from civil and police administration were present.
Meanwhile, Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat also visited the Mata Kheer Bhawani temple on Sunday to assess the security arrangements.
He was accompanied by the DIG, SSP Ganderbal, and SSP Traffic Rural, and reviewed the on-ground situation to ensure a peaceful and incident-free pilgrimage. (With inputs from KNO)
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