Srinagar, Apr 16: In the wake of the boat capsizing incident in Srinagar which left at least six people dead, the Jammu and Kashmir government has issued an advisory making lifesaving jackets compulsory for passengers using water transport.
In this regard the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Tuesday called an urgent meeting of the officers of various departments to frame the strategy to avoid unfortunate incidents of boat capsizing in the future to save precious lives, an official spokesman said.
While stressing the safety measures for Water Transportation, Div Com issued an advisory for compulsory lifesaving jackets for all on-board passengers. He also directed for safety audit of all means of water transportation.
Besides, he issued directions to prohibit ferrying passengers beyond the capacity of boats by boatmen.
The meeting discussed the licensing and regulation of means of water transport for operation in Jhelum and other water bodies.
Regarding the under-construction bridge at Gandbal Batwara, the meeting was informed that the work on the bridge is going on and shall be completed by June 30, 2024.
Regarding the under-construction bridge at Gandbal Batwara, the meeting was informed that the work on the bridge is going on and shall be completed by June 30, 2024.
On the occasion, Div Com directed concerned officers of R&B to strictly adhere to the deadline for the completion of the bridge.
Meanwhile, Div Com constituted a committee headed by Additional Commissioner Kashmir, Qazi Sarwar to frame the policy for the regulation of water transport with other members from District Administration, LCMA, I&FC, Tourism, Police, SDRF, and Transport department.
Div Com also expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of lives in an unfortunate incident and expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaving families.
Div Com also expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of lives in an unfortunate incident and expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaving families.
UNI
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