Himachal Pradesh shifts DGP after HC order
Himachal Pradesh government on Tuesday shifted Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjay Kundu and appointed him as Principal Secretary Ayush.
Following Himachal Pradesh High Court orders district administration on Wednesday has prohibited vehicular traffic movement without permit on the Sanjauli – Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) road.
In a press release issued, Shimla Deputy Commissioner Rohan Chand Thakur said, “All vehicles except emergency vehicles, ambulances and vehicle having permit for the restricted road have been disallowed to ply on the Sanjauli-IGMC road. The decision has been taken following HC orders.”
He further said that the restriction of vehicular movement on the Panthaghati chowk to Chotta Shimla via Kusumpti has been lifted on Sundays and holidays.
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He disclosed that the Shimla police superintendent has also been directed for compliance of the court orders.
district administration had on April, 2016 opened the road from Sanjauli Chowk to the gate of IGMC Hospital, Shimla for the vehicular traffic. However, last week following a Public Interest Litigation the High Court has ordered prohibition.
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