SRINAGAR: On the occasion of Prakash Diwas, marking the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo along with Senior Superintendent of Police, Sandeep Chakraborty Wednesday paid visit to Gurudwara Chhati Padshahi in Rainawari area of the District to extended warm greetings on the occasion.

On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner and SSP accompanied by members of Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee paid obeisance to the Guru Granth Sahib.  The Gurudwara authorities expressed satisfaction over the arrangements and conveyed their gratitude to the Deputy Commissioner in this regard.

Addressing the devotees, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the immense contributions and universal teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He said that the teachings of the Sikh Gurus promote noble social institutions such as Langar, Sangat, and Kirtan teaching the spirit of equality and selfless service.

While extending warm greetings on the occasion, the DC expressed hope that this event would contribute towards strengthening brotherhood, unity, harmony and would be a harbinger of peace, progress and prosperity. 

During the visit, the DC also visited various compartments of the Gurudwara including Langer and took stock of the facilities being extended to the devotees. Meanwhile, District Administration Srinagar made all essential arrangements through several line departments at Chattipadshahi Gurudwara to facilitate devotees on the Prakash Diwas.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz; SDM East, Zubair Ahmad; Zonal SP, Tehsildar Khanyar, CMO, Exen KPDCL, Exen City Roads and other Officers were also present on the occasion.

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