MLAs, DC, Police Commissioner interact with city shopkeepers

While urging the people not to panic due to a war-like situation between India and Pakistan, MLAs Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar, Dr Ajay Gupta and Jeevanjot Kaur accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney and Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar on Saturday visited various markets and interacted with the shopkeepers and traders.

They visited Dhab Wasti Ram, IDH market near the bus stand and markets in the walled city. Interacting with shopkeepers, they asked them not to panic and stay alert during these testing times. They said the Indian armed forces were giving a befitting reply to the Pakistani attacks and there was not need to worry.

“The Indian Army and the Air Force were capable to repulse any attack emanating from the neighbouring country. The Punjab Government and the district administration were with residents of the holy city,” said Dr Ajay Gupta.

Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney said the district administration had already issued helpline numbers and if any resident faces any problem, they could contact at these numbers. She also warned the rumour-mongers against spreading fake news and rumours. She said stern action would be taken against them.