Restore utility services in snow hit areas of Banihal, Gool: Sajjad Shaheen

Banihal, Feb 2: National Conference (NC) leader and District President Ramban Sajjad Shaheen has expressed concern over the difficulties being faced by the people due to closure of major link roads caused by recent snow fall and incessant rains in district Ramban.

In a statement, he said, that the higher reaches of Banihal, Ramban and Gool have witnessed seasons first snow fall during the last two days and snow has accumulated in different villages especially hilly and inaccessible areas. Shaheen added that people living in these villages are facing immense problems due to blockade of roads and lack of basic amenities like drinking water electricity, transport and eatables and rations.

NC leader also expressed concern over utility services, especially power and drinking water supply getting erratic even in the event of minor snowfall and said this needs to be looked into and advance arrangements made for providing respite to the people.

The district president said, “The major link roads that include Banihal- Thachi- Mangit road, Nachlana-Mahu road, Bawa-Trigam road, and Chamalwas-Neel road that have been blocked due to snow and landslides should be restored immediately and the transport services resumed so that essential supplies could reach to these areas."