SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday visited Rajouri and met the families affected by heavy firing from Pakistan.
The Lieutenant Governor also visited Government Medical College Rajouri and enquired about the well-being of those injured in the shelling.
While reviewing relief and rehabilitation measures, the Lieutenant Governor was briefed by Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, on the current situation in the district. The briefing covered disbursement of relief, availability of essential commodities, medical and emergency services, damage to property and livestock, and the need for new bunkers in the district.
The meeting also paid tribute to Additional District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Dr Raj Kumar Thapa, who lost his life in the shelling.
Later, the Lieutenant Governor visited Nowshera to assess damage to residential houses caused by Pakistan’s shelling.
He interacted with local residents and took stock of their issues and grievances. He reaffirmed the Government of India’s commitment to ensuring the safety and rehabilitation of the affected population. (KNO)
