Srinagar, Apr 30 (KNO): The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Traffic Srinagar City Ajaz Ahmad Bhat on Thursday shared a detailed traffic advisory for the Nasha Mukt Rally scheduled to be held on May 3.
Sharing details while addressing the media in Srinagar, SSP Bhat, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said, “The 100-Day Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan event is expected to witness large participation and elaborate arrangements have been put in place.”
He said the rally will be flagged off by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha from the Synthetic Turf Football Ground (opposite Radio Kashmir) and will culminate at Lal Chowk.
Bhat said vehicles from South Kashmir will be parked at Rajbagh, while those from North Kashmir and Downtown areas will be accommodated at Jehangir Chowk.
He added that additional parking facilities have been designated at Gindun Park, Cluster University, Indoor Stadium, and SP College (rear side).
Roadside parking, especially along the Bund stretch, has been strictly prohibited, he said.
SSP Bhat said vehicles from South Kashmir will move via Rajbagh and deboard at Gindun Park, while vehicles from North Kashmir and Downtown will proceed via Jehangir Chowk, LD Hospital, and Jawahar Nagar.
He said participants will then reach the venue through designated footbridges.
He added that movement of heavy vehicles will remain restricted between LD Hospital and Abdullah Bridge during the event.
He said special arrangements have also been made for the NEET examination scheduled on the same day, with around 4,000 candidates appearing at centres along MA Road.
He said admit cards will be treated as valid passes to ensure smooth movement of students.
SSP Bhat added that students from far-flung areas will be allowed early passage, while parents have been advised not to park vehicles on MA Road and instead use SP College parking.
He said the traffic restrictions will come into force from 7:00 AM on May 3 and will remain in effect till the conclusion of the programme.
He further urged people to cooperate with traffic personnel for smooth conduct of both the rally and examination—(KNO)