Diplomat Correspondent
Jammu:DD, The Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha has said that the Air Force has been kept on alert for evacuation in the ongoing rescue and relief operations in Chashoti village, Kishtwar.
“I want to assure all the affected families that the Govt stands shoulder to shoulder with them in this hour of crisis. The Indian Air Force has also been alerted for evacuation. I am constantly monitoring the situation,” writes LG J&K Manoj Sinha on X.
He writes that the rescue and relief operations at Chashoti are in full swing.
“Men and machinery have been put at the site. Other teams have also rushed. Briefed Union Home Minister, Amit Shah on rescue, and relief operations by various agencies. He has assured all possible assistance,” he writes on the X.
Earlier, he expressed his anguish at the cloudburst in Chositi in Kishtwar. Condolences to bereaved families, and prayers for quick recovery of injured.
He said that he has directed civil, police, army, NDRF and SDRF officials to strengthen the rescue and relief operations and ensure all possible assistance is provided to the affected.DD
