Mian Altaf seeks relief, rehabilitation measures for Mendhar land sinking affected families

Srinagar, Sep 12: National Conference Member of Parliament Mian Altaf Ahmad has sought immediate relief and rehabilitation measures for the families affected by the land sinking in Kalaban area of Mendhar in Poonch district.
In a statement, Mian Altaf said that a huge population has been affected by the land sinking in Kalaban area where dozens of residential houses have been fully and partially damaged in last few days.
Mian Altaf said “The landslide has impacted many residential houses. Over two dozen houses have been totally damaged by the landslide while around 15-20 houses have developed cracks.The whole area has become unsafe”. The incident has not only sparked fear in the area but also caused a large-scale loss of property of villagers who have suffered not only the damage of hundreds of Kanals of land but also dozens of structures.
Mian Altaf urged the administration to provide immediate relief and necessary facilities to the affected families who have been relocated or shifted to other safer places.
Besides the government should take necessary measures for their rehabilitation. Mian Altaf said that the government should depute a team of experts to the area to assess the reasons for land sinking and necessary remedial measures to mitigate land sinking issue. (KNS)