| Jammu, Jan 3 : District Commissioner Ajeet Kumar Sahu, IAS, today inaugurated the much needed Rehan Basera the 'night shelter' at Sports Complex, Kanji House, Upper Gumat Bazar Jammu which was established by district administration of Jammu in collaboration with Indian Red Cross Society, District Branch Jammu, Jammu Municipal Corporation and International Volunteer Foundation J&K, chapter. In his inaugural address, DC Jammu, Sahu said this shelter is open for the poor and deserving citizens of India who spend their nights under the open sky at roadsides, under the flyover bridges during these brutal wintry night. "The Supreme Court has also directed to open such shelters for the needy and shelterless people. This shelter will provide bedding and blankets to keep such people warm during the peak winter season, Sahu said and added, "directions have been issued to police to ensure that no such person should sleep in open in roadsides and parks ,etc and such persons found should be shifted immediately to the Rehan Basera. Sahu appreciated the efforts of the collaborating agencies volunteers, local people and nearby shopkeepers who came forward to support this noble cause and appeal. Prominent present on the occasion included Suresh Sharma, Executive Secretary, District Red Cross Jammu, R C.Puri Hony Secy Red Cross Jammu Region. |
