Deputy CM visits cloudburst-hit villages Gathi, Jod Khad in Kathua

Kathua, Aug 18: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary visited Gathi and Jod Khad villages in Kathua district, which was severely affected by a landslide triggered by a cloudburst.

As per a press releasem the Deputy CM took stock of the situation, interacted with the displaced families currently housed in relief camps, and assured them of full government support for their relief and rehabilitation.

During his visit, Surinder Choudhary issued necessary directives to district administration officials to ensure timely and adequate assistance to the affected families. He reiterated that the Omar Abdullah-led government is committed to ensuring proper rehabilitation and long-term support for all those impacted by the natural disaster, it added.

Following the visit to the camps, the Deputy CM also went to Government Medical College (GMC), Kathua, to meet the seven injured persons who are currently undergoing treatment. He later visited Military Hospital, Pathankote, where other injured persons have been admitted, and issued similar instructions to the hospital administration regarding their care and well-being.