SHOPIAN: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar on Monday visited Saidpora Village of the district to sympathize with the fire victims and extend immediate relief.
The DC provided Rs 20000 as immediate financial relief to one fire victim who suffered damages to the residential house and cowshed, due to the fire and directed Tehsildar Shopian to provide immediate relief including required essentials.
The Tehsildar Shopian intimated that some essentials including ration, utensils and bedding was provided to the residential house owner.
The DC said that financial assistance as per SDRF norms shall also be processed immediately and financial assistance will be provided immediately to all three victims.
The other two victims suffered damages to cowsheds.
ADDC, Dr Nasir Ahmad Lone; ADC, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz; SP, Javid Ahmad and Tehsildar and other officers & officials were also present on the occasion.
Meanwhile, the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Shopian, Advocate Shabir Ahmad Kullay visited the fire-affected families in Saidpora Payen, Shopian.
The tragic incident caused severe damage to the house of Bashir Ahmad Lone and the cow sheds belonging to Bashir Ahmad Lone and Mohammad Yousuf Mir, leaving the families in distress.
During his visit, the MLA assured the affected families of full support and assured of necessary assistance to be provided to help them recover from this unfortunate event.
The visit underscores his commitment to standing by the people of Shopian in their times of need.