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| Sadhotra seeks probe into non-utilization of bunker construction funds in border areas | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 2: Expressing serious concern over the alarming delay and reported non-utilization of central funds earmarked for the construction of bunkers in the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference Additional General Secretary and Former Minister Mr. Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today called for a high- level probe to fix accountability and ensure justice to the border population living under the constant threat of shelling from across the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB).
In a strongly worded statement issued here, Mr. Sadhotra lambasted the lackadaisical and indifferent approach of the so-called double engine government over the past decade. He said it is deeply unfortunate that despite repeated shelling incidents leading to the loss of precious civilian lives, the BJP government at the Centre and its proxy administration here failed to ensure timely construction of individual and community bunkers an essential safety measure for the vulnerable border population.
"The very purpose of allocating funds for bunker construction was to provide immediate protective shelters to our border residents, especially in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch districts, who frequently come under direct threat of cross-border shelling," Mr. Sadhotra said, adding that such callousness was not just administrative failure but also a human tragedy that could have been averted.
Citing recent media reports that highlighted large-scale non-utilization of the allocated funds, Mr. Sadhotra questioned the accountability of those at the helm of affairs in the last ten years. The revelations are disturbing. It is now becoming clear that the promises made to border dwellers were more for political optics than sincere delivery. These reports must not be brushed aside; they demand a time-bound probe to determine why funds meant to save lives were not utilized and who is responsible for the lapse," he added.
Mr. Sadhotra recalled how the National Conference had proposed the construction of community and individual bunkers after widespread demand from residents and panchayat representatives during border visits and public meetings. |
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