Srinagar, May 25, 2026 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the sacred Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar to review preparations for the upcoming auspicious festival of Eid-ul-Adha.
The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson of the J&K Waqf Board; Mufti Reyaz-ul-Haq, Chief Imam of Hazratbal Shrine; Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg; DIG CKR Rajiv Omprakash; SSP Srinagar Dr GV Sundeep Chakravarthy; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo; Municipal Commissioner Srinagar Faz Lul Haseeb and senior officials from various line departments.
During the visit, Manoj Sinha took stock of arrangements related to water supply, sanitation, electricity and other essential facilities being put in place for the smooth conduct of Eid-ul-Adha celebrations.
The Lieutenant Governor directed senior officers to ensure that all arrangements are carried out efficiently and with utmost diligence to facilitate devotees visiting the revered shrine.
โThe festival reminds us of the virtues of humility and charity, inspiring us to dedicate ourselves to the greater good of humanity. We will ensure that the celebration is not only well-organized but also truly grand, marked by devotion and festive fervor,โ the Lieutenant Governor said.
Spiritual leaders, Waqf officials, senior officers from Police and Civil Administration, along with prominent citizens, were also present during the visit.
