Banihal, Nov 16 (KNS): National Conference leader and District president Ramban Sajjad Shaheen conducted extensive tour of Pogal, Maligam, Ukharhal, Kunda, Bass areas of Tehsil Pogal-Paristan and interacted with local villagers and took stock of the problems faced by the inhabitants of these villages.

People from various sections of the society met Shaheen and apprised him about their day-to-day problems like shortage of drinking water and inadequate facilities of electricity, drinking water, health care, shortage of essential commodities besides shortage of teaching staff in local schools.

It was also informed to Shaheen that dozens of kanals of land besides some houses have been damaged due to construction of Shalgarh-Panchal road under PMGSY in Adhal, Nowra, Khwrihal and Panchal and no compensation has been paid to the affected families so far.

Shaheen has assured the local villagers that their demands will be taken up with the concerned authorities for early redressal.

Shaheen drew the attention of the L.Governor led State administration towards deficiencies in education and health sectors and sought immediate filling up of vacant posts as also stocking of three months ration in all snow bound areas besides adequate quantity of medicines in the health institutions. 

Later Shaheen also visited residence of Mohammad Yasin Shiekh in village Kunda and offered condolences to him and his family on death of his young son who died in a tragic road accident recently. He also extended his sympathies and solidarity with the bereaved family.  

The district president was accompanied by Block presidents Riyaz Ahmed Mir, Nisar Ahmed Sohil, Master Bahar Ahmed Naik, Mujibur Rahman, Mushtaq Ahmed and others. (KNS)