Bring accountability into use of flood mitigation funds: Jagmohan Raina

Srinagar, Sep 5: Expressing concern over the loss of life and property in floods across Jammu & Kashmir, All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) while demanding adequate compensation for the affected has said that a probe should be carried about the misuse of funds meant for flood management.

In a statement APSCC Chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina said that people across the union territory suffered due to the devastating deluge. Raina said that adequate compensation should be paid to the affected in tune with the present day demands especially those suffered heavily on account of loss of life or property.

"People have suffered immensely and it is the responsibility of the government to compensate the flood affected people in a proper manner. Peanuts should not be paid as it tends to add insult to the injury and same needs to be avoided," said the APSCC Chairman.

Raina demanded a probe to be carried out with respect to the utilisation of funds meant for flood management. The APSCC Chairman also expressed concern over the devastation caused by the flood in Punjab. He said that since Punjab is the rice bowl of India it is important that the people especially farmers are compensated adequately.

"There are reports that the water was discharged at full flow from Ranjit Sagar Dam and other dams as well thus leading to inundation of Punjab. More than 30 people have died and many lakhs of people have been affected by heavy rains and floods in Punjab. The matter needs to be probed so that the people know about the truth," said Raina.

APSCC appeals to the country people to stand by the people of Punjab in these trying times.