Poonch, May 13: District administration Poonch today said that all the essential services including healthcare and supply are working smoothly and the needs of the residents are being met efficiently.
“Hospitals across the district are operating with adequate stock of fully essential medicines and medicines. Ambulance services are easily available to ensure timely medical support. Banking services are originally working, all ATMs have enough cash to meet public needs” said the district administration officials.
Regarding the status of stops and supply, officials said that, there is adequate availability of all essential commodities in the district, including food grains, petrol, diesel and LPG. “The supply chain is stable, and no deficiency from any area is stated” he said.
It was further stated that the power and water supply departments have successfully restored the major supply lines. Stakeholder officials said that regular electricity and clean drinking water is being provided, with the starting of services in the already affected areas, the stake officials said.
Deputy Commissioner Poonch Vikas Kundal assured the public that the administration is fully committed to the welfare of the residents that the departments are working in close coordination to ensure uninterrupted support and assistance.
Meanwhile, revenue officials have started assessing losses and damage in cross border shelling affected areas. “Based on these assessments, appropriate relief measures will be provided to support the affected families” officials assured.
The district administration has appealed to all residents to remain calm, follow official advice and contact helpline numbers-Emergency Operation Sale (Deoc) Poonch: 01965-220888, Joint Control Room (PCR): 9086253188 / 01965-220258, for any assistance.