The valley of Kashmir rolled out the red carpet for Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, who arrived Wednesday on a special flight for his maiden two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir after assuming office. Landing at Srinagar airport, he was immediately enveloped in the warmth of official hospitality.
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha led the welcome alongside CM Omar Abdullah, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, senior military brass from 15 Corps, and the DGP. A heavily secured motorcade transported him to Raj Bhavan, Chashma Shahi, navigating cleared pathways.
Anticipation builds for his role as chief guest at the University of Kashmir’s 21st convocation ceremony Thursday at Hazratbal campus—a event stewarded by the LG (Chancellor) and CM (Pro-Chancellor), celebrating scholarly achievements.
Ironclad security preceded his arrival: sanitized routes, trial runs, and a network of temporary posts for rigorous checks on people and vehicles, ensuring zero lapses.
To streamline flow, traffic police unveiled a blueprint of restrictions and alternatives. Barred routes: Badayari Chowk-Gupkar to peripheral areas like Nishat; Ram Munshibagh diversions via Dal Gate-Sangramaal-Ikhwan. Peak-hour halts at Dal Gate, Khayyam, Khanayar, Rainawari, Said Kadal, Hazratbal. Workarounds include 90 Feet Road circuit through Burzahama et al; bypasses for airport and outer accesses from Pathachowk-Pandrithan.
Medical urgencies prioritized with verification; public urged to liaise with traffic units. Radhakrishnan’s tour exemplifies high-level focus on J&K’s stability and growth trajectory.