Excelsior Correspondent
KISHTWAR, Dec 18: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee, vice president, GM Saroori sought immediate relief for the farmers on the pattern of Kashmir Valley who have incurred massive losses due to the untimely snowfall in Chenab belt and demanded restoration of essential services without delay.
Former minister who visited various areas of sub-division Chatroo include Singpora, Singpora Tunnel point, Vohal, Chatroo, Mugalmaidan, Kuriya areas and termed the damage massive and catastrophic, asking the administration to remain on the tenterhooks in order to provide relief to the affected populace on priority.
Saroori added that the untimely snowfall has thrown life out of gear in Chenab belt with essential supplies like power and water severely hit and roads connecting thousands of hamlets across the region blocked in entirety.
He urged the Government to restore the essential supplies at an earliest and ensure that the people especially from the far- flung areas do not face any dearth of essential commodities. He also demanded immediate snow clearance of the roads particularly of those areas connecting various areas to hospitals and main towns.
Saroori expressed deep concern over the massive losses incurred by the orchardists due to the present untimely whiteout, stating that horticulture produce has been bearing the brunt of nature’s fury. Former minister also informed the general public during his visit to the area said that the DPR of prestigious Singpora -Vailoo tunnel has been submitted to the higher authorities of the NHIDCL and added that he is hopeful that the work on Singpora-Vailoo tunnel will be started in April 2020.
During the tour, number of deputations met Saroori and apprised him about the issues and problems confronting pertaining to their areas.
Prominent among those who accompanied Saroori included, Ghulam Qadir Sheikh, Ghulam Qadir, Akhtar Hussain Butt, Ali Mohd Naik, BL Sharma, Chowdhary Jeelani, Atta Mohd, Bashir Ahmed, Farooq Ahmed, Bashir Ahmed, Akhtar Hussain, Mohd Shafi, Sajjad Ahmed, Zaffer Hussain, Mohd Ramzan, hulam Hussain and Mohd Rafiq.
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