Landslide disrupt normal life in
chatroo since two weeks
Kishtwar, 08 February: - The road
link between Kishtwar and chatroo was snapped due to landslide at kilometer 9
near Bhandarkote Kishtwar since 26th January, hit the normal life in many areas
in Tehsil Chatroo like Kuriya, Thakrai, Keshwan and other adjoining areas of
district Kishtwar.
In a press statement issued by youth
Congress leader Sharik Saroori urged up on the GREF authority and
administration of Kishtwar district to clear the landslide.
"Due to landslide basic
essentialties are not available in these areas. Over hundred of vehicles were
stranded on the said road following a landslide" said Saroori. He said
that the people are facing lots of problems due to prevailing cold and chill
winter season.
He urged up on the BRO (GREF)
authority to clear the road and work round the clock to clear the landslide, as
this highway is the lifeline and only communication link that connects Chatroo
with rest of the country as the other link commonly known as Sinthan road is
presently cut off as the said road remains block for 6 months in winter season
due to snowfall.
Sharik Saroori also alleged that
transporters are taking advantage of the situation and charging exorbitant
fares from the passengers.
He said that due to closure of the
road, there is acute shortage of essentialties including LPG, ration, kerosene
oil in Tehsil Chatroo and some part of Tehsil Kishtwar having population of
over 1 lac. He also said that most of the ration depots are running out of
stocks in the area.
In order to address the issue, youth
Congress leader also telephonically discuss the issue with BRO officers
regarding blockage of road. He said that the BRO officers assured him that they
are looking the matter on priority basis and added that hopefully the
restoration of the road will be completed very shortly.
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