Villages near Adampur Air Force station to step up vigil

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, June 29

In the wake of the recent drone attack at the Jammu Air Force (AF) station, Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori on Tuesday directed the panchayats surrounding the Adampur Air Force station to keep a close watch on outsiders seeking to enter their villages.

He asked police officials to launch a special verification drive of tenants and PGs in nearby villages to ensure foolproof security at the station.

Presiding over the meeting of the Airfield Environment Management Committee which takes place after every six months, a variety of issues ranging from construction near the Air Force station to proper implementation of solid waste management rules were discussed at length.

Thori, who was accompanied by Air Commodore GVK Reddy and Wing Commander Dr Wassane, briefed about the progress achieved on the issue discussed in the last meeting. The DC asked the local bodies officials to ensure proper functioning of the solid waste management plant at Sham Chaurassi while implementing door-to-door garbage collections in areas of Sham Chaurasi and Alawalpur.

He also ordered to do away with the open garbage dumping near the Air Force station site while issuing instructions to put an end to any kind of construction within the prohibited area. The DC also directed the forest and municipal authorities to initiate pruning of trees nearby the Air Force station to avoid any kind of bird-hit instances.

He asked the municipal council to further direct the owners of chicken shops and butchers not to throw waste in the open where a flock of birds tended to gather and would pose a threat to aircraft while taking off and landing. On the occasion, officials of the local administration and police personnel were also present.