Bandipora, May 15(KNS): Senior Superintendent of Police Aijaz Ahmed Zargar on friday visited the historic Nand Kishwar Temple in connection with the annual Sumbli Mawa Festival and reviewed the security and management arrangements put in place for devotees participating in the religious event.
During the visit, the SSP inspected the deployment of police personnel, traffic regulation measures, parking facilities, and other arrangements aimed at ensuring the smooth and peaceful conduct of the festival. He was accompanied by the SDPO Sumbal and SHO Sumbal, who briefed him about the preparedness and coordination on the ground.
The officer also interacted with devotees and members of the temple management committee, assuring them of full cooperation from the district police administration for the successful conduct of the festival.
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The annual Sumbli Mawa Festival, celebrated with religious fervour and enthusiasm in Sumbal area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, attracts a large number of devotees from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir every year. The festival is associated with traditional rituals, prayers, and community participation at the Nand Kishwar Temple, which holds significant religious importance for the local Hindu community.
Locals appreciated the efforts of the district administration and police for making adequate arrangements to maintain peace, security, and proper management during the festival days.(KNS).