The Kargil region today witnessed heavy rush in the shops and other business establishments with people thronging enthusiastically for Eid-u-Azha shopping. The Government and private offices were found functioning normally as per routine practice while public transport and private vehicles were also seen plying on the highways as well as the internal roads as usual. Banks, colleges and schools were also functioning normally. Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner Kargil Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary in a statement said that all arrangements have been put in place to ensure the requirements of people relating to ration, medicines and other essentials are met fully during the celebration of Eid-ul-Azha “People are generally happy with the recent developments and demand for more development, employment opportunities, development of tourism and enhanced connectivity” maintained the DC adding that the people are also optimistic that direct contact with the Central Government will have greater advantages and will usher in a mechanism of swift and responsive governance
