JAMMU: MLA Zanaskar and Vice-Chairman, J&K Building & Other Constructions Welfare Board, Aga Syed Mohammad Baqir Rizvi today reviewed the situation arisen due to recent heavy snowfall in district Kargil. The MLA directed the administration to put in concerted efforts to clear the snow bound roads of Zanaskar Sub Division including, Suru, Sankoo, Barsoo and Umba to mitigate the problems of common masses.
He also impressed upon the authorities to take appropriate measures to improve power supply, adequate provision of ration, drinking water and healthcare facilities on priority basis in the affected areas. The MLA called upon the administration to explore possibilities for airlifting the doctors and staff trapped in the snow bound village Ralakong Zanaskar to the subdivision headquarters Padum, Zanaskar.