Excelsior Correspondent
POONCH, Aug 11: Former MLA and National Conference leader Ajaz Jan has urged upon the concerned authorities to expedite the construction work of bunkers in view of continuous shelling by the Pak troops on the civilian areas along the LoC in Poonch and Rajouri sectors.
Jan while interacting with the people at some villages near the LoC in Poonch and Mandi area today, expressed concern over the slow pace of construction work of bunkers. He also listened to the other grievances of the public.
Taking due care of all the precautionary measures as suggested under COVID-19, Jan met locals and discussed in depth the issues they are confronting in present pandemic. The local people put forth all the grievances with main demand for an economic/ financial package for all the small scale workers and labourers who are worst affected due pandemic.
Jan said that situation is turning grim as more and more people are getting effected due to Corona virus. He said that COVID testing facilities should be provided at district headquarters Poonch.
He further said that work on majority of road projects in the area is yet to resume even after unlock and concerned agencies should look into it whereas, a probe should be ordered to verify all the works of MGNREGA executed on ground during last one year in the district.
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