Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today visited Chingus to inspect the installation of the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system on the Rajouri–Poonch National Highway. He also chaired a meeting with concerned officers to expedite its operationalization.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner stressed the need for early integration of the ANPR system with the VAHAN portal so that over-speeding vehicles can be automatically detected and challaned. He said the initiative would help in effective traffic monitoring, improve road safety and reduce the chances of accidents on the Rajouri–Poonch National Highway.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned agencies to ensure timely completion of all technical and infrastructural requirements for making the system fully functional at the earliest.
Later, the Deputy Commissioner also inspected the ongoing construction works at the Tourism Department site in Chingus, including the development of a bunker and a small theatre being constructed for the entertainment and convenience of tourists visiting the area.
Emphasizing the tourism potential of Chingus, the Deputy Commissioner issued directions for the development of a tribal theme-based park adjacent to the historic Chingus Sarai to promote local culture and enhance tourist attraction in the area.
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by ARTO Rajouri Ashiq Rafiq Malik and other district and sectoral officers.