Govt facilitates travel of 567 residents of J&K

Hoshiarpur, April 28

As many as 567 persons belonging to Jammu and Kashmir residing in Hoshiarpur district were sent to J&K by buses.

On the occasion of Ramadan, the state government decided to send these persons back home. On Tuesday, these persons were sent to J&K in 23 buses, including 197 persons from the Garhshankar subdivision were sent to J&K through eight buses, 143 persons from the Hoshiarpur sub-division in six buses, 148 persons from Dasuya sub-division in six buses and 79 persons from Mukerian subdivision in three buses.

Deputy Commissioner Apneet Riyat said during the curfew, persons belonging to J&K were accommodated at different places in the district and appropriate arrangements were made for their stay here.

While returning home, people praised the Punjab Government and thanked the administration for facilitating their stay here.

Ejaz Ahmad Shah said it was a magnificent gift given to them by the Punjab Government on Ramadan. He said he we would go home, keep Roza and pray for the prosperity of Punjab.

Nazir Ahmed said it was the fourth day of the holy month of Ramadan and they used to pray every day to go back to their homes. He said he was feeling very happy, as he had a desire to meet his family, which would be fulfilled soon.

Mohammad Shafi Bhatt and Mohammad Yusuf said they did not face any problem in Hoshiarpur district. — OC