SANGHAR:Deputy Commissioner Sanghar Sarah Javed on Monday chaired a meeting at her office to review security, sanitation and other arrangements for the Hindu community ahead of the religious festival of Diwali.
The meeting was attended by Minority Affairs Focal Person Rajesh Kumar Hardasani, representatives of the Hindu community from across the district and officials of police, municipal administration, WAPDA, health, fire brigade and other relevant departments.
Addressing the meeting, the deputy commissioner said providing better facilities to the Hindu community during Diwali was among the top priorities of the district administration. She directed all concerned departments to ensure effective security arrangements, cleanliness around temples and celebration venues, and uninterrupted electricity supply.
She also instructed the relevant authorities to keep fire brigade and ambulance services on high alert to deal with any emergency during the festival.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajesh Kumar Hardasani briefed the meeting about the planned Diwali celebrations and said the festival of lights conveyed the message of love, peace and brotherhood.
He said the Hindu community enjoyed the freedom to celebrate its religious festivals and perform worship at its places of worship in Pakistan. Such events promoted interfaith harmony, mutual understanding and brotherhood among different communities.
He appreciated the support extended by the Government of Pakistan and relevant institutions to the minority community.
Officials of the concerned departments assured the meeting that all necessary arrangements would be completed in coordination with the district administration.