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9400 migrants continue to stay in relief camps at Hiranagar 10/12/2014 10:27:22 PM Early Times Report Hiranagar, Oct 12: More than 94, 00 border migrants comprising 2100 odd families continue to stay in relief camps set up by District Administration at 34 locations in Hiranagar. Previously the district administration had decided to shift the migrants belonging to villages beyond 3km distance from international border back to their villages but with reports of fresh ceasefire violations in R S Pura last night the families have been asked to continue in camps till the final resolution of matter. Deputy Commissioner Kathua Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary accompanied by SSP Mohan Lal and SDM Hiranagar visited various relief camps and held meeting with migrants and camp commanders and camp officers. It was conveyed that return to homes is not advised now and administration will continue to extend all assistance and providing necessary facilities at camps. The DC also inspected the civic amenities and services being made available to women, children and elderly. He also participated in the school classes being organised for children of migrated families and interacted with them. The number of persons in camps has however come done by around 1000 since last evening however it increases in the evening every day with influx of more persons who stay in villages during day time to look after their lives stock and crops. District Police has also deputed a number of teams to villages to ensure that there are no cases of thefts and property of migrants remains safe. Lumberdars, chowkidars, Sarpanchs and panchs have also been associated with overall safety of property in villages and communication plan established. Later, a review meeting was held at Camp of office of DC at Hiranagar where district officers of all essential services, camp officers and camp commanders attended. The DC reviewed the availability of supplies and amenities in stock and at camps; he approved procurement of fresh articles as per the demands raised during visits to various camps. He appreciated the dedicated efforts of all officers for engaging every section of migrants by organizing festivities of Karvachauth for women, birthdays of young boys and girls, sports and education events for children. Chief Medical Officer, District Sheep Husbandry officer and Assistant Director CAPD presented resume of latest activities under health check up, livestock management and ration supply respectively.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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