BHADERWAH: The necessary arrangements, including civic amenities and provision of uninterrupted essential services for the Diwali festival were today finalised here at a meeting chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Sunil Kumar Bhutyal and attended by officers from Police, Public Works (R&B), Jal Shakti, JPDCL, Municipal Committee, Fire and Emergency Services, Health and Revenue departments.
The meeting decided to conduct a special cleanliness drive and illuminate major markets, temples and public places ahead of Diwali. Instructions were also given to the Municipal Committee to ensure proper disposal of waste and debris, while the Police Department was asked to deploy adequate personnel to maintain law and order and ensure smooth traffic movement.
The ADC also constituted a committee comprising officers from enforcement departments to check the quality and safety of essential food items, including sweets, milk, cheese, fruits and vegetables.
The Fire and Emergency Services Department was asked to station fire tenders at Seri Bazaar, New Bus Stand Kotli and Tehsil Bhalla, while keeping emergency response units on high alert. The Health Department was also instructed to keep ambulances and emergency medical teams available to deal with any untoward incidents.
The meeting was attended by ASP, CEO BDA, Executive Engineer R&B, SDPO, Tehsildar, BDO, BMO, AEE JPDCL, AE PDD, EO Municipal Committee, TSOs, President Beopar Mandal, representatives of Sanatan Dharma Sabha and Fire and Emergency Services Department.
