Rs 5 lakh for Kullu fire victims

Kullu, December 3

Mandi MP Ram Swaroop Sharma said he had met the Finance Minister in Delhi yesterday seeking permission for cash withdrawal in case of natural calamities or emergencies. He, along with state BJP general secretary Ram Singh, took stock of the situation at fire-ravaged Gahar village in Naggar today. Eight houses were gutted and one partially burnt, rendering 22 families homeless.

The MP also met a bank manager to discuss ways for providing relief to victims. He accused the state government of not utilising the funds provided by the Central Government. The MP announced to provide Rs 5 lakh as relief to the victims. He assured the villagers that all possible help would be extended for their rehabilitation. The fire victims asked for relief to re-construct their houses. They said there was no water tank in the village. — OC