CM, Dy CM, Ors grieved over civilian deaths in cross- LoC shelling

Srinagar/May,13: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh and Food Minister Chowdhry Zulfikar have in their separate statements expressed grief over the death of two civilians and injuries to few others at Jhanger in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district Saturday due to cross LoC shelling.
Expressing grief over deaths Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti directed the Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri to immediately send rescue teams to the spot and ensure proper treatment of the injured and relocation of the affected people to safer places.
Deputy Chief M<inister Dr Nirmal Singh also strongly condemned targeting of civilian areas and resorting to repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan. He expressed solidarity with the bereaved families and assured every possible support from the government to the people affected by the firing. He also asked the district administration Rajouri to reach out to the people affected by the shelling and provide all possible help to enable them to cope with the distressing situation. He asked for activating all departments to provide relief, medical care and evacuation of people to safer places.The Dy CM asked the administration to constitute quick response teams to shift people to the safer places and make adequate arrangements for their accommodation by setting up relief camps. Dr Nirmal Singh also called for keeping fully equipped ambulances standby to attend to the injured persons and veterinary teams to provide immediate treatment to cattle hurt by the shelling.
In a condolence message, Food Minister Chowdhry Zulfkar conveyed his sympathies to the members of the bereaved families. He also prayed for peace to the departed souls.