Samoon takes over
Srinagar: Asgar Samoon today took over as Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, who was recently transferred from CAPD & Transport and posted as Divisional Commissioner.
Later, he convened a meeting of Revenue Officers and took stock of the functioning of various departments under his control.
The Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Mehraj Ahmad Kakroo, Additional commissioner, SP Traffic and Assistant Commissioner (Central) were present in the meeting.
Meanwhile, a large number of deputations and individuals from various areas also met the Divisional Commissioner today and apprised him about the problems relating to CAPD, Land disputes and others. He assured the deputationists that their genuine problems would be mitigated.
The Divisional Commissioner urged upon the officers to be available to the people and redress their grievances .He also talked to various HOD’s on phone particularly with Director, CAPD and Director Health instructing them to ensure food grains and other essentials to the people He directed Director Health to launch a massive awareness campaign in all the districts regarding preventive measures and make all essential medicines available at all the medical centres besides, dispensaries and hospitals for the convenience of the people. He also directed SP Traffic to ensure hassle free movement of trucks with foodgrains and oil tankers to various destinations particularly for Kargil and Leh.
Samoon has served in the valley in various capacities including Commissioner S.M.C and D.C Srinagar.
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