CM Omar Abdullah Visits Poonch Village Affected by Land Subsidence, Promises Relief to Residents
Chief Minister inspects Kalaban village, assures relief measures and relocation support for affected families.
Jammu, Sep 17: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday visited Kalaban village in Poonch district to assess the damage caused by ongoing land subsidence in the border belt.
Kalaban, located in Mendhar tehsil near the Line of Control (LoC), has been experiencing land subsidence since September 11, affecting over 1,000 people and causing damage to more than 95 houses, a graveyard, and a mosque. Residents have been relocated to safe shelters.
Taking a helicopter to the village, Abdullah inspected affected areas, including damaged houses, roads, and other infrastructure. He was briefed by Deputy Commissioner Ashok Sharma and Minister Javaid Rana, the local MLA.
The Chief Minister met with affected residents, listened to their grievances, and assured them of full government support. He also directed officials to provide necessary facilities for boarding and lodging.
Kalaban is among 11 villages across Jammu, Ramban, Poonch, Rajouri, and Reasi that have faced land subsidence during the post-monsoon period, resulting in damage to over 200 houses and the displacement of more than 3,000 people.
