Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan chaired an emergency meeting following heavy snowfall for snow clearance measures and immediate restoration of essential services in the district on February 10.

CEC directed the concerned officers for the early restoration of essential services in town and other adjacent areas.

In view of Youmullah celebrations in Kargil, CEC directed the concerned officers for early clearance of snow in the main market and at the venue. Khan directed the MC Kargil to open Baroo-MES road for public convenience.

The officers informed that men and machinery have been deployed in all areas and snow clearance measures have been taken up on priority.

CEC directed all concerned that the requisite manpower and machinery should be kept on standby mode on all major as well as internal link roads. He also directed ADC Kargil that all the SDMs should be stationed at their respective areas to closely monitor the situation in the interest of the general public.

The officers were asked to ensure proper facilities for medical, electricity, and drinking water to people and to set up a control room at the Sub Division level for public convenience.

He also directed the BRO for clearance of roads in civil populated areas and directed the Police department to restrict vehicular movement in avalanche-prone areas.

During the meeting, it was informed that men and machinery are already deployed for snow clearance at Drass, Panikhar, Sodh, Pashkum, Shakar Chiktan, Sankoo, Parkachik, Tangole, Tai Suru, Padum, Batalik area, and other areas.

CEC also asked for wider publicity of 108 and 112 helpline numbers through Radio and other mediums for the convenience of general people.