Update on Srinagar Flood Crisis

      
     It has come to the Notice that  some of the local people of Srinagar attacked one of our  DSNG Van (Doordarshan) last night i.e 09.09.2014, immediately, we  contacted the authorities for the safety of our staff, some conversation are given below in this regard.

 Message sent to CEO

Respected Sir,

Yesterday there was a threat received to attack Srinagar Transmitter. Today as per our info. At around  00.15A.M. Local people attacked our DS NG  Van which is Transmitting Kashir Channel. Please take security measures  to ensure safely of staff.

Regards

Umesh-President ARTEE

8.45 AM

Message received from CEO, Prasar Bharati

 I know & I spoke to HS within 15 minutes. why did it take place

8.49 AM

Message sent to Personal Advisor(PA), Prasar Bharati

Yesterday there was a threat received to attack Srinagar Transmitter. Today as per our info. At around00.15A.M. Local people attack our DS NG Van which is Transmitting Kashir Channel. Please take security measures   to ensure safely of staff.

Regards

Umesh-President ARTEE

8.50 AM

Message received from Personal Advisor(PA), Prasar Bharati

Dear Sir, Umesh

The Vans were protected by CRPF and shifted today MHA and ministry told in writing of the threat  on 09 sep FN. Now under control GP Capt Nsidu and YK visiting Srinagar today.

Regards

Brig V.A.M. Hussan(RETD)

8.51 AM

CC :DGDD and E in C

Message received from E in C (DD)

We have already taken up the matter up to highest level today DDG (Security) and DDG (HQ) are proceeding   to Srinagar. For me first priority is safely of staff.

9.18 AM

Message received from Y.K.Singh (DDG)

Yes I talked to Srinagar today at 5.30 all men and equipment are safe in hostel also all are safe.

9.18 AM

Central Team is in regular touch with the authorities and coordinate with the staff for the speedy recovery of the situation. Three members from All India Radio (02Engg Staff & 01 Programmme Staff) have already been moved to Srinagar yesterday, with equipments and  Satellite phone for communication. Hope regular communication may be resumed today with the staff.

 

Central Office.