Dr. Bilal Mohiud Din Bhat Assumes Charge as Deputy Commissioner Anantnag; Pledges Efficient Governance

ANANTNAG | February 26, 2026 — In a high-profile administrative transition, Dr. Bilal Mohiud Din Bhat officially took over as the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Anantnag today, succeeding SF Hamid during a formal handover ceremony at the District Collectorate.

The event was attended by a broad spectrum of the district’s leadership, including Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADCs), the CEO of Pahalgam Development Authority (PDA), and various Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), signaling a unified start for the new administration.

Upon his arrival, Dr. Bhat was greeted with a warm reception from both government officials and local social delegations, reflecting high public expectations for his tenure in one of Kashmir’s most pivotal districts.

Demonstrating a “pro-people” approach from the outset, the new Deputy Commissioner immediately commenced an inspection of various departments within the DC Office to evaluate operational efficiency.

Rather than sticking strictly to protocol, Dr. Bhat actively engaged with local applicants present at the office, listening to their grievances firsthand and issuing immediate directives to relevant authorities for swift resolution.

By prioritizing transparency and direct public interaction, the incoming DC has set a clear tone for his administration, focusing on streamlined service delivery and the acceleration of developmental projects across the Anantnag region.