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| Bakshi Stadium repair work remains incomplete, ID celebrations in SK Cricket Stadium yet again | | | Ishtiyaq Ahmad
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 28: Failure of authorities in completing repair works of Bakshi Stadium has forced the government to hold ID celebrations in SK Stadium yet again.
The work for up gradation of Bakshi Stadium Srinagar was started in 2017. The Union Sports Ministry has entrusted the National Projects Construction Corporation for repairing of the Stadium.
However, so far very little work has been completed. "If the work will continue at the present pace, then it will take few more years to complete," an official of State Sports Council, said.
Since 2017, the government authorities have been celebrating January 26 and August 15 celebrations at Shar-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium Sonwar instead of the traditional venue at Bakhsi Stadium.
A police official said that security would be strengthened in Srinagar's Lal Chowk, Rajbagh, Dal Gate, and Sonwar areas.
"The security agencies will take extra measures this time as Governor Satya Pal Malik is hoisting tri-color for the first time in the valley on Independence Day," the police official added.
This would be for the first time when Governor Satya Pal Malik would address the representatives of political parties who has been critical of Kashmir politicians for corruption.
The district development commissioners have affirmed participation of government employees, civil population in the said function, a government document reads.
As per the government document for the security plan of the function, the authorities have directed the district development commissioners to "thoroughly" address the security aspect of the event.
"Instructions shall be issued by the deputy commissioners envisaging therein participation of the government employees in the function. All the public representatives, mayor, deputy mayor, corporators, councilors, sarpanches, and panches be invited for the function," the document reads.
The government has directed the officials to make requisite arrangements for the event with "zeal and vigour".
Authorities have directed police and civil administration officials to maintain close coordination and take initiatives to make the function successful. "Police department and other security agencies will make adequate and fool proof security arrangements in and around the venue. The police department will prepare a comprehensive security plan well in advance for the purpose," the document reads.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Security, has been directed to make arrangements for installation of bullet proof transparent kiosk for the VIP along with podium. |
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