Shaheen tours remote villages of Neel

Excelsior Correspondent
BANIHAL, Dec 4: National Conference leader and District President Ramban, Sajjad Ahmed Shaheen has expressed grave concern over erratic power supply in far-off areas of Banihal Assembly constituency.
During his extensive visit to Neel area, Shaheen, while interacting with the people, decried the neglect of the present dispensation, saying that the administration was ignoring the suffering of the people living in far flung areas.
Shaheen visited several villages that include Bohardar, Batoo, Harwari, Zarari, Batoo, Gagoni, Barmuji and Fatehwagan situated at the remote corner of Neel and during interaction in these villages, the people also complained about scarcity of drinking water for several weeks.
Shaheen said the road network is also in a dilapidated condition that has impacted the mobility and added to the miseries of the people. He particularly referred to the bad shape of the Chamalwas – Neel road, saying no effort is being made to upgrade and repair it.
He said complaints about defunct utility services have also been received from Khari-Trigam-Mahoo, Pogal-Paristan, Sumar, Sarachi, Amkote-Thachi, Hijhal, Nowgam, Bajmasta, Chaka, Sarbagni, Bingara, Kumbla, Phagow, Maligam Chaknarwah and other areas.
Block Presidents Ghulam Rasool Deng, Block Vice president Manzoor Ahmed Shiekhand others accompanied the District President during his tour.