Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Friday visited the holding area for Amarnath pilgrims at Pantha Chowk here to inspect the facilities available for yatries there.
The DC while taking an on-the-spot inspection of the holding area instructed the concerned departments for making a fire tender and an ambulance available there. He also instructed for enhancing facilities allowing for increased capacity for accommodating more pilgrims there.
Dr Shah also directed the concerned for improving the basic facilities including sanitation at the holding area. He was informed that additional toilets are being constructed there for the convenience of the pilgri
It was informed that a nodal officer has been designated to ensure smooth and hassle-free operation of the langar at the holding area.