Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 24: In preparation for the upcoming Maha Shivratri celebrations, DIG Traffic Range Jammu, Dr Mohd Haseeb Mughal, today conducted an inspection of the traffic arrangements at Aap Shambhu Temple, Roop Nagar, Jammu.
Dr Mughal personally visited the area to assess and enhance traffic management strategies to accommodate the significant footfall of devotees expected on February 26. Accompanying the DIG Traffic Jammu were Arvinder Singh Kotwal, Additional Superintendent of Police (Traffic City Jammu), Anubhuti, Deputy SP Traffic City North Jammu, along with SHO Police Station Janipur and DTI Janipur.
During the inspection, Dr Mughal met with members of the organizing committee to discuss event logistics and coordination measures. He underscored the importance of close liaison with key departments, including fire services, local police, and the local administration, to ensure a seamless execution of the festival proceedings.
The DIG Traffic Jammu directed traffic police officers to maintain continuous coordination with the organizing committee and provide timely updates to senior officers. Additionally, the Additional SP Traffic City Jammu and Deputy SP Traffic City Jammu were instructed to issue a comprehensive deployment order from the Traffic Police Office, City Jammu, to ensure systematic vehicle parking and hassle-free dispersal of devotees and commuters.
Further, in his directives to SSP Traffic City Jammu, Dr Mughal emphasized the necessity for adequate deployment of traffic personnel at all religious sites anticipating heavy gatherings. This includes managing traffic for Shobha Yatras or any other religious processions planned during the festival. He also instructed that all traffic officers and officials be thoroughly briefed and sensitized about their responsibilities to maintain order and facilitate the smooth movement of devotees.
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