Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired a meeting at the Council Secretariat, Kargil on December 24 to review and finalise arrangements for the Kargil–Srinagar–Jammu–Chandigarh AN-32 Winter Courier Service.

The meeting was attended by Executive Councillors Kacho Mohd Feroz, Syed Mujtaba, Zakir Hussain and Er. Phunchok Tashi; Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar; SSP Kargil Nitin Yadav; Commanding Officer, Air Force Station Kargil; Chief Medical Officer; Chief Animal Husbandry Officer; Executive Engineer Mechanical Division, Executive Engineer PHE; General Manager SIDCO Ladakh; DySP Traffic Kargil; Assistant Director Tourism Kargil, along with other concerned district officers.

Detailed deliberations were held to ensure the smooth, safe and uninterrupted operation of the AN-32 courier service during the winter season. Discussions focused on facilitating safe, timely and hassle-free travel for passengers commuting between Kargil, Srinagar, Jammu and Chandigarh during the harsh winter months when road connectivity remains disrupted.

The CEC directed all concerned departments to make comprehensive arrangements well in advance, particularly in the areas of logistics management, availability of medical and emergency services, uninterrupted power supply, and effective traffic regulation at the airport. He emphasised the need for coordinated planning and prompt response mechanisms to deal with any contingencies during flight operations.

Dr. Akhoon further instructed all line departments to work in close coordination and cooperation to ensure the safety, comfort and timely movement of passengers, reiterating that seamless inter-departmental collaboration is essential for the successful conduct of the AN-32 Winter Courier Service.

Photo Caption: CEC, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon reviewing and finalizing arrangements for AN-32 Winter Courier Service.