Assistant Commissioner Chilas Capt Zahid Mumtaz, Tehsildar Azeemullah, Chief Officer Baldia Abdul Qadir were present at the time of spray.

While talking to APP, AC said there is no case of dengue detection in Chilas registered up til now, however we have started these preventive measures in advance. Baldia members will spray in different areas of Chilas.

He has strongly advised the people to shut windows properly so mosquitoes could not enter the houses, cover all food items as well as water pots to avoid the disease.