A founder member of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) has appealed to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to personally visit the flood-affected Thathri area in Doda district and announce a special relief package for affected families. The appeal comes amid growing demands for rehabilitation following the recent flash floods.
The recent flash floods in Thathri town of Doda district caused extensive damage to residential houses, commercial establishments, roads, public infrastructure, and livelihoods, prompting renewed calls for immediate relief and long-term rehabilitation.
According to information received by The Chenab Times, Thakur Randeep Bhandari, a founder member of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), has written to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, urging him to visit Thathri at the earliest and announce a special relief package for victims of the flash floods.
In his letter, Bhandari said the disaster had devastated homes, agricultural land, roads, and public infrastructure, leaving many families struggling to rebuild their lives after suffering significant losses. He stated that people in the area were going through an extremely difficult period and were looking to the government for support.
Bhandari further wrote that the Chief Minister’s absence from the affected area despite the severity of the disaster had disappointed many residents. He said the Chief Minister’s visit would help assess the ground situation while also boosting the morale of those affected by the floods.
The DPAP leader urged the government to announce a special relief package under disaster relief provisions, stating that immediate financial assistance, rehabilitation measures, and the restoration of damaged infrastructure were essential for recovery. He added that a timely response from the government would provide much-needed relief to affected families.
The appeal adds to a series of demands made by political leaders, public representatives, and organisations seeking enhanced relief and rehabilitation measures for Thathri. In recent days, several leaders have called for comprehensive compensation, a scientific assessment of the damage, and long-term disaster mitigation measures in the Chenab region following the flash floods.
The Chenab Times News Desk