A high-level meeting under chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Yousif Shaikh reviews final arrgaments for the 281st annual Urs of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai (RA) which will commence from Tuesday 20th August at Bhitshah amid tight security.
Deputy Commissioner directed town administration, Public Health Engineering Departments to remain vigilant as heavy rain forecast has been predicted by Meteorological Department, full preparations be made for dewatering on warfooting basis, he warmed that no negligence and lethargy would be tolerated.
The three-day event will feature the laying of Chadar at the Shrine, establishment of a Cultural Village in Shah Jo Baag, Malakhro, Agriculture and Livestock Exhibition, Sugharan Jee Katcherhri, Latif Adabi Conference, Raag Rehan (a musical event), and a concluding ceremony where the Latif Award will be presented to individuals who have promoted Shah’s message.
Speaking to the media, the Deputy Commissioner stated that a foolproof contingency plan has been put in place to ensure the security and medical well-being of devotees of Shah Latif, who are expected to flock to Bhitshah from all over the country. He further added that, in light of the weather forecast, sanitation and dewatering staff have been arranged from nearby districts to ensure prompt response to any situation that may arise.
SSP Matiari Syed Asghar Shah,Chairman Town Committee Bhitshah Syed Khawar Husain Shah, Additional Deputy Commissioner I Noor Ahmad Khahro, Pak Rangers Major Atta, DHO Peer Ghulam Hussain, Additional Deputy Director Agriculture Zameer Surhyo, Additional Director Social Welfare Rafiq Jamali, Deputy Director Culture Rehmatullah Rajar, Assistant Commissioner Mazahir, Deputy Director Sports Maryam Keerio, Deputy Director Livestock Riaz Hussain Legari, Deputy Director Agriculture Asadullah Kaka, Deputy Controller Civil Defence Jalal Batti, Administrator Auqaf Imtiaz Lashari Assistant Culture Mujtaba Jokhyo and other officers attended meeting.