SHOPIAN, OCTOBER 29: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Charandeep Singh, along with Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shopian, Mushtaq Ahmed Choudhary Thursday conducted a tour of Shopian town to take stock of traffic management, ongoing development works and measures for the beautification of the town.
During the visit, the officers, as per an official statement, reviewed arrangements for the inauguration ceremony, including inspected key locations across the town and reviewed the existing traffic management arrangements, with a focus on ensuring smooth vehicular movement, minimising congestion and facilitating hassle-free movement of commuters and pedestrians.
The DC also reviewed the status of ongoing development works and initiatives aimed at improving civic amenities, public infrastructure and the overall appearance of the town.
At the outset of the visit, the DC inspected the Multilevel Car Parking site near the Municipal Council, Shopian, being constructed by R&B Shopian at an estimated cost of Rs 4.98 crore.
The DC directed the Executive Engineer, R&B, to expedite all remaining construction works to ensure completion at the earliest to help ease traffic congestion in the town.
The DC inspected the entry and exit points of District Hospital Shopian and directed the concerned officials to initiate road widening, property acquisition and removal of bottlenecks to ensure smooth access for ambulances and patients.
He also inspected various markets in the town and directed the shifting of local Sumo stands and vendors to suitable designated locations to ensure smooth traffic flow while safeguarding the livelihoods of local drivers and traders.
The DC also inspected the Clock Tower and the main markets of Shopian and interacted with Market Associations, members of civil society, Traders Federation and local residents.
He directed CEO MC, for construction of proper kiosks and vending spaces, market beautification and provision of essential facilities for vendors.
The DC also took stock of traffic flow, public amenities and market arrangements around the Fourway Junction.
He also interacted with members of the Auqaf Committee at Jamia Masjid and assured them that cleanliness and maintenance in the surrounding area would be accorded top priority.
The concerned departments were directed to maintain close coordination and take necessary measures to ensure the smooth functioning of the town and timely resolution of public issues.
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by ADDC, Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone; ADC, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz; ACR, Shakoor Ahmed Dar; CEO, Suhail Ahmed Malik; Executive Engineers of R&B, PDD and PHE; Tehsildar Shopian; DySP; ARTO; and other concerned officers.
