Aadil Bashir Dar
Srinagar, 18 June: Nigeen Lake today witnessed its first fire fighting facility launch at Nigeen club. The inauguration took place in Nigeen Club today where Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Shri Pandurang K. Pole, IAS was chief guest who inaugurated the fire fighting boats.
In the recent backdrop of gruesome fire incidents numerous heritage properties were reduced to ashes. The absence of aquatic fire fighting tenders were deeply felt by the houseboat owners. Nigeen Tourist Traders Association NTTA Chairman Manzoor Ahmad Wangnoo who had organised the inauguration while speaking with the media expressed his satisfaction and happiness on the inauguration. He said that this initiative will go a long way in helping the houseboat owners during any untoward incident especially in case of fire.
The inauguration was attended by houseboat owners, stakeholders, NTTA members and officials of Fire & Emergency and Dept. of Tourism . Divisional Commissioner in presence of Director Tourism Kashmir and Deputy Director Fire & Emergency Services inaugurated the two fire fighting boats. The personnel deployed demonstrated the fire fighting power of the boats.
Speaking on the inauguration, Divisional Commissioner said that these fire fighting boats procured under Smart City Project will greatly help fight any mishap & the F&ES personnel deputed in Nigeen Club will be of great help in this regard. In Dal few boats have already been deployed while as in Nigeen two boats were deployed today, Divisional commissioner added.
“The efforts of Chairman NTTA are being lauded for his rigorous follow up in getting these fire fighting boats issued to Nigeen Lake” Director Tourism Dr. G N Itoo told to media in the inaugural event. Director Tourism also hoped that these fire fighting boats will now create a sense of relief among the stakeholders especially houseboat owners.
