Umar Raina
Ganderbal, Jun 06: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, on Thursday reviewed arrangements at Khemarial Stadium ahead of the mega anti-drug rally being organised under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan on June 6, saying the district administration has put in place all necessary arrangements for the event to be led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha as the chief guest.
“Adequate seating arrangements have been made, and the entire district has been decorated for this mega campaign. We have received an overwhelming response from the public, with people expressing enthusiasm to participate in large numbers,” he said.
The DC said the anti-drug initiative launched by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is a crucial step towards safeguarding the youth and creating a drug-free society across Jammu and Kashmir, adding that elaborate security arrangements have also been put in place to ensure smooth and peaceful conduct of the padyatra.
“I urge all residents of Ganderbal district to join this campaign in maximum numbers and make the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan a success. People should gather at Khemarial Stadium at 7 a.m. and become part of this important movement,” the Deputy Commissioner said.
Traffic Advisory
Traffic authorities have issued an advisory in view of the mega rally. Vehicular movement will remain completely suspended from 4:00 AM to 3:00 PM on the following routes: Pandach Crossing to Wayil-Manigam Crossing, Beehama Chowk to Barsoo Crossing, and T-Chowk to Gadoora.
Vehicles travelling towards Srinagar from Ladakh, Sonamarg, and Kangan areas will be diverted at Wayil-Manigam Crossing via Shadipora–Shalteng–Srinagar, and vice versa.
Traffic from Guthlibagh heading towards Srinagar will be allowed through Wayil-Manigam Crossing–Shadipora–Shalteng–Srinagar, and vice versa.
Vehicles from Lar and Tulmulla areas bound for Srinagar will move via Dangarpora–Barsoo Crossing–Shadipora–Shalteng–Srinagar, and vice versa.
Motorists have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel through Ganderbal town during the rally and use alternate routes. The administration expects a large turnout for the event, which aims to raise awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse.