Commissioner directs authorities to ensure implementation of Murree Emergency Plan.

RAWALPINDI -- Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Liaquat Ali Chatta has directed the authorities concerned to ensure strict implementation of Murree Emergency Plan formulated for snowfall season.

According to a Commissioner Office spokesman, newly appointed Commissioner Rawalpindi Division during his visit to Murree reviewed all the arrangements finalized to facilitate the tourists and cope with any emergency situation.

He visited different parts of Murree Express Highway, Jinnah Hall Main Control Room, Jhika Gali, Kuldana , Barian and other areas.

On the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Murree Ahmed Hasan Ranjha, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Revenue, Qasim Ejaz and other officers were present.

The Commissioner directed the authorities concerned to ensure safety and security of the tourists coming to Murree to enjoy the weather.

He also instructed the officers concerned and traffic police to facilitate the tourists by regulating the traffic.

The Commissioner advised the tourists visiting Murree and adjoining areas to take all possible precautionary measures.

The spokesman said that the Commissioner directed the authorities concerned to utilize all available resources to facilitate the tourists in Murree.

The Commissioner was briefed that a control room had been set up in Jinnah Hall Murree and the tourists in case of any emergency could contact the control room on 051-9269015, 051-9269016, 051-9269018.

Murree District Administration had set up special facilitation centers at 13 sensitive points for tourist assistance and emergency response, he said.

Due to the huge influx...