JAMMU: Situation in Jammu region is almost coming to normalcy and the Army has rescued 18,736 people in the region so far, said Lt Gen K H Singh, General-Officer-Commanding, White Knight Corps, said today.
“Situation is coming to near normalcy and is under control in the jurisdiction of 16 Corps while all major roads in South Pir Panchal have been restored,” Lt Gen Singh told reporters at 16 Corps headquarters here this morning. He further said that Ramsu and Kontranka areas are still the obstruction where a bridge was collapsed, adding, “nearly 200-250 m stretch of highway in Ramsu was washed away snapping the road connectivity between Kashmir and other parts of the country but Army is on job to restore the road connectivity.” He said that so far 18,736 people have been rescued by the Army across the region while around 250 people were rescued last night from Kishtwar.
He further said that in all 14 relief camps were set up across Jammu region while 39,714 people were provided relief and four more relief camps are in progress.
“People affected due to natural calamity are being provided medical support as medical camps are under progress at various locations,” he added and said that the Sinthan Pass was yesterday thrown open for traffic.
“Mughal road is yet to be operational. Nearly 16,000 trans-shipped while around 5,000 reaching Udhampur and other parts on National highway,” he added and said that all possible help is being provided to them.
The GOC said that Army and BRO are on job in opening the National highway to Kashmir valley and it would take another three to four days for opening of road for light motor vehicles. Lt Gen Singh said that medical assistance has been provided to around 7,800 people so far while rescue and relief operations are being coordinated with the civil administration. “Our commitment is to provide medical facility and relief to each and every individual affected by the natural calamity and once, all the roads will be opened for traffic, more people will join and assist the administration in providing relief to the affected families,” he added.
He, however, did not assure the opening of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway for the heavy vehicles. (AGENCIES)
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