Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, today visited Khiram Dargah to take stock of the facilities available at the revered shrine.
The DC was accompanied by the ADC, Dr. Muzamil Maqbool Beig, SDM and Tehsildar Bijbehara, and other concerned officials.
Interacting with the management committee members and devotees, the DC reviewed the existing facilities, took feedback, and assessed the infrastructure and service upgradation requirements at the holy shrine. He issued directions to the concerned officials to ensure all necessary amenities and infrastructure are developed so that devotees and visitors have a seamless and enriching experience.
On the occasion, the DC paid his obeisance and offered prayers for the prosperity and overall well-being of the people. He also undertook a thorough inspection of essential services at the shrine, including power and water supply, sanitation, and waste management.
Calling the shrine “a symbol of our rich cultural and spiritual heritage,” the DC said it is a priority of the administration to install all necessary facilities there for the ease and convenience of devotees. Additionally, he inspected the nearby graveyard and directed the revenue authorities to resolve the approach road issue, in consultation with the R&B and other concerned departments, on priority.
The management committee and devotees expressed their gratitude to the DC for the visit and hoped their genuine demands would be met in a time-bound manner.