Jammu, Aug 16 (KNS) : JKPCC President Tariq Hameed Karra has deferred all scheduled programmes of the including ongoing statehood movement in both divisions ,for next ten days as a mark of respect to those killed in the huge tragedy that struck Machhail area of Kishtwar.
In a statement issued,JKPCC Chief Spokesperson Ravinder Sharma disclosed that party President Tariq Hameed Karra has deferred all scheduled programmes for ten days keeping in view the magnitude of the tragedy involving pilgrims and others from different parts of the region.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelThe birth anniversary of late Rajiv Gandhi on Aug 20 th shall be observed in a simple manner ,he added.
He said that PCC President alongwith Working President Raman Bhalla & a team of other Senior Congress leaders shall visit the Machhail area & meet the local people there tomorrow.
Sharma said that there is lot that needs to be done to expedite the rescue ,relief and rehabilitation measures and the leadership will first hand information & stock of the overall situation.(KNS)