Javed Rana Visits Landslide-Hit Kalaban Village, Orders Immediate Relief and Long-Term Mitigation

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MENDHAR SEPTEMBER 09:-Minister for Relief and Rehabilitation, Javed Rana, today visited Kalaban village in Mendhar, Poonch, where a massive landslide destroyed 25 houses and damaged several others.

Rana Accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Poonch and senior officials, Rana personally assessed the damage and directed the administration to ensure immediate relief, including temporary shelter, food supplies, healthcare facilities, and SDRF compensation for the affected families.

He emphasized the need for permanent relocation of the displaced families and assured them of the government’s full support in their rehabilitation and resettlement.

To mitigate future risks, the Minister instructed the Forest Department to take up soil conservation and plantation drives, while directing the Flood Control Department to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for long-term safety measures.

Reaffirming the Omar Abdullah-led Government’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable communities, Rana said disaster response will be strengthened through sustainable, people-first policies focused on safety, stability, and environmental resilience.