Chander Mohan Gupta Mayor JMC along with Sh. Satpal Karlupia Hon’ble Councillor of ward no. 32 kick started the construction work of Boundary wall around the Muslim Graveyard situated at Auqaf land near Gol Panjpeer Talab Tillo Jammu. Farman Ali, Hazoor Ali and other Committee members of Graveyard as well as Sh. Lovkesh Gondhi, Sh. Rahul Mehra, Sh. P.K Bhat, Sh. Palla Ram, Madam Reena Gupta as well as other prominent inhabitants of the nearby localities and Sh. Ashish Bhasin Assistant Executive Engineer and other Supervisory staff of Engg. Divisions II were also remained present there during the tour of the Mayor. Speaking on the occasion, Mayor told that it was one of the oldest Graveyard in Jammu and due to open area, our Muslim brothers were facing great hardships in performing the last sites of their known deceased persons as passersby often throw garbage, wastes in the area creating unhygienic condition in the locality and after sincere efforts taken by the concerned Councillor, the much awaited work of construction of boundary wall at the left over open areas have been started today with an allotted amount of Rs.8 Lakh only. He further told that JMC is committed to provide sufficient funds especially for the upliftment/renovation of cremation grounds/Shishu Samadhian/Graveyards etc. in various wards of the city.
Sh. Satpal karlupia concerned councillor also spoke on the occasion and appeal to the locals not to throw waste materials, Household garbages, polythenes etc. on the roadside and in the open area, always use nearby Municipal Dustbins or handover the same to vehicles owned/hired by JMC for proper and further disposal of garbages. The Management Committee members of the graveyard extended much gratitude to the mayor as well as councillor of the ward for visiting the locality and steps taken towards redressing their vital issues. Mayor also directed the concerned Engg.wing to complete the work of boundary wall within the stipulated time period by applying best quality and durable construction material in consultation with the councillor as well as the locals and committee members of the Graveyard and plant more and more saplings of various varieties including herbal in and around the Graveyard for maintaining Greenery and eco- friendly atmosphere.
