Srinagar, Mar 22 (KNS): Days after landslide affected the land and people in Handwara area, the officials concerned visited the spot to assess the damage and take safety measures.
As per the direction of Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Kumar Rajiv Rajan, ADC Handwara Muzaffar Ahmad, Tehsildar Handwara Bashir Ahmad, SP Handwara Ghulam Jeelani Wani, DM SFC Dr. Fayaz Ah Bhat, Irrigation and Flood Deptt, Protection and Soil Conservation Deptt and Health Deptt visited the area again on the spot where landslide caused the damage.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Landslide has also affected the forests compartments which extend upto 3km. The administration has shifted the people living in the area to the nearest safer villages.
Meanwhile, MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone has directed the administration to prepare a list of damage for relief.
A water pond has also burst in the village area of Rajwar, Handwara, and its water inundated a nearest village. (KNS)