Deputy Commissioner Drass Visits Botokul, Kaobal Gali and other locations in the Mushko Valley.

Deputy Commissioner Drass Visits Botokul, Kaobal Gali and other locations in the Mushko Valley.
Drass, October 10: The Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), today visited the uninhabited Botokul Village, Kaobal Gali Army Post and other locations in the Mushko Valley. He was accompanied by Sub-Divisional Magistrate,Drass, Vishal Atri(JKAS); Tehsildar (HQ) to the Deputy Commissioner Abdul Aziz and other officials.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner interacted with Army officials stationed at the military post at Kaobal Gali where he was briefed about the significance of the post and its operations. He was also informed about the ongoing road widening works.
The Deputy Commissioner appreciated the dedication, discipline and commitment of the Indian Army personnel serving in the region under challenging geographical and climatic conditions.
The visit provided an opportunity for interaction between the civil administration and Army personnel and highlighted the importance of coordination and mutual cooperation.
The Deputy Commissioner and his team acknowledged the valuable services rendered by the Indian Army in safeguarding the region and appreciated the efforts of the personnel deployed in the area.
On the road near the ruins of the Botokul Village, the Deputy Commissioner was informed that the residents had migrated to safer locations way back in 1965. Further, he was informed about the historical significance of Mushko Valley. He also took stock of the ongoing road widening works.