Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today directed the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu and IGP, Traffic to look into the issues of frequent traffic jamming in the city and submit their report within a week.
The Chief Minister gave these directions while chairing the meeting of Jammu District Development Board here today.
Mehbooba Mufti asked the Traffic Department to put in more manpower to clear traffic at the city’s critical points particularly during peak hours of morning and evening. She also directed clearing of pavements to ensure pedestrian movement which would subsequently reduce the pressure on the roads.
Deputy Chief Minister, Dr. Nirmal Singh and several other Minister and legislators besides Chief Secretary, B. R. Sharma; Financial Commissioner, Planning & Development and Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, B. B. Vyas and other senior officers were present in the meeting.