Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid Takes Over as Deputy Commissioner Baramulla; Pledges People-Centric Governance

BARAMULLA | February 26, 2026 — In a major administrative transition for North Kashmir, Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid officially assumed charge as the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Baramulla today. The transition took place at the DC Office complex in the presence of a wide array of senior district and sectoral officers, as well as members of civil society who gathered to welcome the new administrator.

Hamid, known for his administrative acumen, arrives at a pivotal time for the district. Upon his arrival, he was accorded a warm reception, signaling high expectations from local stakeholders for a tenure focused on developmental acceleration and administrative transparency in one of the Union Territory’s most strategically important districts.

Immediately after the handover, DC Syeed Fakhrudin Hamid chaired an introductory meeting with the district’s top brass to outline a roadmap for his administration. He explicitly defined “people-centric governance” as his guiding principle, asserting that the primary role of the district administration is to remain accessible, responsive, and accountable to the common citizen.

He urged all department heads to move beyond bureaucratic delays and adopt a proactive, solution-oriented approach to public grievances.

By emphasizing that administrative efficiency must result in “visible improvements” in the daily lives of the people, the new DC has set a high standard for service delivery, infrastructure development, and the timely execution of government welfare schemes across the Baramulla region.