Srinagar, August 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and apprised him of the ongoing rescue and relief operations in rain-triggered landslide-affected areas of Kathua district.
Expressing grief and anguish over the tragic loss of lives, the Lieutenant Governor extended condolences to the bereaved families and assured full support from the administration.
He directed senior Civil and Police officials to work in close coordination to ensure swift rescue efforts, timely aid, and on-site medical assistance for the injured.
In a post on X, LG Sinha wrote:
“Deeply anguished by the loss of lives in the devastating rain-triggered landslides in several areas of Kathua. The tragedy is mind-numbing. Briefed Union Home Minister Amit Shah Ji on rescue and relief operations by the Army, NDRF, SDRF, police and administration. I have directed senior officials to coordinate and execute rescue and aid efforts in the affected areas and ensure on-site medical assistance. My thoughts are with bereaved families and praying for the swift recovery of those injured.”
Rescue teams from the Army, NDRF, SDRF, police, and district administration are working round-the-clock to assist affected families as the region continues to battle the aftermath of heavy rains.
