Srinagar December 20 (KNS): Expressing serious concern over the death of an elderly person namely Sonaullah Bhat of Malangam Bandipora while waiting in a long queue for submitting his old age pension (OAP) form in Tehsil Social Welfare office Bandipora, CPI(M) leader Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami on Tuesday has reiterated the demand for simplifying the whole process.

He expressed dismay over hardships being faced by the disabled, widows, divorcees, old age pensioners, transgenders, downtrodden and other destitute who are getting meager pensions through the Social Welfare Department in online registration.

The beneficiaries, who are old-aged including the disabled are being made to sit in large queues for hours in sub-zero temperatures outside concerned offices which led to the unfortunate death of this poor elderly person.

The CPI(M) leader urged the administration to take measures for simplifying the whole process and demanded immediate relief for the victim’s family.(KNS)