Passengers must refrain from using mobile phones at Jammu, Udhampur Air Force Stations: Official

Jammu: An official of Jammu based Air Force Station appealed that the passengers must refrain from using mobile phones at Jammu and Udhampur Air Force Stations.

“All concerned should ensure that an advisory is issued to the passengers to refrain from using mobile phones at strategically sensitive Air Stations at Jammu and Udhampur,” Group Captain A K Verma stressed during a meeting here.

The meeting was chaired by the Chairman, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council, Haji Anayat Ali to discuss various issues regarding operation of AN-32 Courier Service for Kargil during current winter season.

Threadbare discussions were held on some important issues relating to smooth and successful execution of Courier services to Kargil.

The Chairman appreciated the efforts made by all for smooth functioning of the services during the last year and hoped that concerted efforts will be made this year also to make it a grand success.

He wished that all arrangements will be in place to facilitate the passengers. He assured the Airport authorities that the liaison officers will be deputed soon to co-ordinate with them.

He also directed the representatives from the LAHDC, Kargil, Nisar H Munshi to depute the liaison officer well in time to co-ordinate with Airport Authority and Air India for facilitation of passengers.

He also directed that the Bus services for passengers shall be taken up with Air India while Airport Authority shall ensure proper facilities for passengers.

The issue of cancellation of flights was also discussed and it was unanimously resolved that to avoid any inconvenience to passengers a proper schedule will be designed and in case of cancellation an advance advisory will be issued.

The Chairman also called for proper arrangements for female security staff to facilitate security check of the female passengers at Jammu, Srinagar and Udhampur.

He also desired that proper sitting arrangements, Trolleys and wheel chairs should be arranged for old age and ailing passengers.

As regards start of the services, it was unanimously decided that the decision will be taken soon after the snapping of road connectivity to Kargil.