Administration swiftly responds to landslide threat at Chikriban; relief measures put in place, 9 houses, primary school found vulnerable; school shifted, relief camp established, no loss of life reported

POONCH: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner   Ashok Kumar Sharma, a joint team of district administration Poonch and police officials today visited the landslide-affected area of Chikriban to assess the situation and ensure immediate relief measures.

The team, led by Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Muhammad Sayeed and comprising Tehsildar Mandi Ashfaq Hussain; DySP Headquarters Neeraj Sharma; SHO Loran, SHO Mandi along with revenue officials and local representatives conducted an on-spot inspection of the affected area.

During the assessment, 9 residential houses and one primary school were found vulnerable to the landslide threat. As a precautionary measure, the primary school has been shifted to a nearby private building to ensure the safety of students.

The administration has also identified alternate accommodation for families residing in the vulnerable zone. A relief camp has been established on-site under the supervision of the Naib Tehsildar Loran to facilitate immediate assistance to affected residents.

Reassuringly, no loss of life has been reported so far. Additionally, two government buildings have been kept ready for relocation purposes, if the situation demands further evacuation. The district administration continues to closely monitor the situation and remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the residents.