DC reviews flood relief operations in Sultanpur Lodhi

Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal, accompanied by SSP Kapurthala Gaurav Tura, visited flood-affected areas in Sultanpur Lodhi to assess the ongoing relief work. During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner interacted with around 40 Army and SDRF personnel engaged in relief operations at Baupur Bridge.

Panchal appealed to the public, urging them to remain cautious as the water levels in the Beas River had risen due to continuous rainfall. He emphasised the importance of relocating to the relief camps set up at safer locations.

The Deputy Commissioner also toured several relief centres established by the administration, including those in villages Lakh Vrianh, Ahli Kalan, and Gurdwara Rabab Sar Sahib in Bharoana village. He assured residents that relief efforts were being carried out on a war footing. The distribution of rations and animal feed was ongoing in affected villages to provide immediate assistance to the affected population.

As part of the relief initiatives, the administration also distributed animal feed in villages such as Hussainpur Bule and Hazar, while veterinary doctors conducted health checks for animals in Rampur Gaure and Sangra villages using army boats.

Panchal further urged residents to reach out for any assistance through the district administration’s helplines. He provided the following functional numbers for round-the-clock support: district control room – 62800-49331, 01822-231990, and the Sultanpur Lodhi sub-division flood control room – 01828-222169.

ADC Navneet Kaur Bal, DSP Hargurdev Singh, and SDM Alka Kalia also accompanied the Deputy Commissioner during the visit.