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DC reviews Road works in Mushko Valley, visits Kaobal Gali Army Post

DRASS: Deputy Commissioner Drass Imteeaz Kacho inspected ongoing road widening works in Mushko Valley during a visit to the uninhabited Botokul village, Kaobal Gali Army Post and adjoining locations on Saturday.

The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Sub-Divisional Magistrate Drass Vishal Atri, Tehsildar (Headquarters) Abdul Aziz and other officials.

At Kaobal Gali Army Post, Army officials briefed Kacho on the post’s operational role and the road widening works underway in the area. He appreciated the dedication and commitment of Army personnel serving in the region under challenging geographical and climatic conditions.

The visit also provided an opportunity for interaction between the civil administration and the Army, with officials acknowledging the importance of coordination and cooperation in the region. The Deputy Commissioner and his team appreciated the services of Army personnel deployed to safeguard the area.

During the visit to the road near the ruins of Botokul village, the Deputy Commissioner was informed that its residents had migrated to safer locations in 1965. He was also briefed on the historical significance of Mushko Valley and took stock of the ongoing road widening works.

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