In the early hours of 19th May, a sudden and fierce fire tore through a two-storey house, reducing it to ashes and leaving three families devastated in Jammu and Kashmir’s Dhadkai village of Gandoh Bhalessa in Doda district. The fire, which erupted around 1:00 a.m., consumed the entire house despite the valiant efforts of local residents who rushed to the scene to extinguish the flames.
Tragically, the house owner had recently arranged 2 lakh in cash and three sets of gold ornaments for his brother’s upcoming wedding, all of which were lost in the blaze. The families affected by this disaster, as per information of The Chenab Times, including Jamat Ali, Lal Hussain, and Mohd Israel, now find themselves without shelter, their lives upended in an instant.
Local BDC Chairperson, Choudhary Hanief, highlighted the heroic actions of the community members who managed to save six nearby houses amidst the chaotic circumstances. However, due to the unavailability of a proper road leading to the village, the rescue teams faced significant delays in reaching the affected area, resulting in the fire spreading uncontrollably.
The lack of road infrastructure has proven to be a major hurdle in dealing with emergencies effectively. According to The Chenab Times, Sarpanch Pyt Dhadkai B Choudhary Mohd Latief and BDC Chairperson Choudhary Hanief jointly expressed their concerns over the incident and emphasized the urgent need for the district administration to address the road accessibility issue promptly. They called for immediate action to prevent similar tragedies in the future and ensure timely aid to distressed communities.
In light of the dire circumstances faced by the displaced families, the local representatives appealed to the district administration to provide them with relief funds. These funds would be essential in helping the affected families rebuild their lives and provide them with the necessary support during this challenging period.
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