SHOPIAN, Oct. 21 -- Residents of Wachi and adjoining areas on Wednesday raised demands related to public transport, road macadamisation, power supply, flood protection and healthcare facilities during a Mega Block Diwas chaired by Deputy Commissioner Shopian Charandeep Singh.
The public outreach programme was held at Public Park, Wachi, in Zainapora, where residents also sought the shifting of a high-tension power line passing through the park, desilting of irrigation canals, construction of flood protection bunds, and development of a children's park and a library.
Other demands included additional staff and machinery for hospitals, improved electricity supply and the introduction of bus services from Shopian.
Officers from various depa...