Srinagar, Oct. 16 -- Former Minister and People's Democratic Front (PDF) President Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen on Thursday emphasized the need for ensuring all requisite arrangements for pilgrims and devotees visiting the revered shrine of Hazrat Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani (RA) at Charar-e-Sharief during the upcoming Annual Urs celebrations.

In a statement issued here, Hakeem Yaseen urged the district administration Budgam and the Waqf Board authorities to make foolproof arrangements in view of the large number of devotees expected to throng the shrine from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

He called for coordinated efforts by all concerned departments including Power Development Department (PDD), Jal Shakti, Health, Traffic Police, Fire a...