CPIM for immediate relief to quake hit people

Expressing concern over the suffering of the quake hit people of the Chenab valley, the CPIM today demanded immediate relief and rehabilitation for the people of Doda and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
"We demand immediate relief and rehabilitation of quake hit people in erstwhile Doda district," Regional Secretary of CPIM Sham Prasad Kesar told reporters here today.
He said immediate steps should be taken to repair roof of the damaged houses and school and hospital building in the area, besides providing food, blankets, medicines and cash relief to the victims.
"There should be long term planning for these type of traumas because this area is earthquake prone area," Kesar said.

He also urged the administration to ensure that the quake affected people get adequate compensation under Disaster Management Relief Fund.
"It is legal duty of both state and union government to rehabilitate those suffering hardships due to repeated earth quake," Kesar said.