In view of preventing inclementweather conditions, frequent closure of Srinaga-Jammu highway and other issues,the divisional commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today convened a meetingwith all district development commissioners (DDCs) to review the status ofessential commodities.
During the meeting, theDivisional Commissioner was informed that essential services are functioningsmoothly in all the districts and the government employees are attending theirduties properly.
All DCs were directed to ensure judicious distribution of ration as there is procedural requirement of advance stocking of ration for the month of March. He further elaborated that in view of the frequent closure of highway, availability of essential supplies is being ensured for public convenience especially in snow-bound areas.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir informed the meeting that the rationing of petroleum products in the division has been ordered due to persistent closure of the Srinagar-Jammu highway. He said the order will be withdrawn as soon as the highway is fully restored and supplies are received.
Seeking their cooperation, BaseerKhan appealed the general public not to pay heed to rumors suggesting shortagesor depletion of essentials as there is no truth in them.
“Don’t get panicky on the basisof unsubstantiated and exaggerated pieces of information which are incirculation. Avoid fear mongering,” he added.
The Divisional Commissionerdirected all DCs to take strict action against rumor mongers.