JAMMU, July 21 -- The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President, Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta on Tuesday urged the Central Government to declare the devastation caused by the recent flash floods and landslides in Rajouri and Poonch Districts a National Disaster, and provide comprehensive compensation and rehabilitation to all affected families.
Expressing profound grief over the loss of lives and widespread destruction, Gupta said the unprecedented rains and flash floods have left Rajouri, Poonch Districts and adjoining areas reeling under one of the worst natural calamities witnessed in recent years. He emphasized that the scale of devastation warrants immediate national intervention and asked the Central Govt to send their hi...