[dropcap]Sajjad Lone directs admin to provide free ration, releases immediate compensation[/dropcap]
Srinagar, Dec 29: Minister for Social Welfare and Science and Technology, Sajjad Gani Lone Thursdaydirected the district administration Kupwara to provide immediate relief to the fire victims of Waderbala village in Rajwara Handwara.
A massive fire had engulfed the village Waderbala leaving 19 houses and 16 cattle-sheds completely gutted. Villagers told KNS the estimated losses are in crores.
According to KNS, Sajjad Lone asked the Deputy Commissioner Kupwara to provide free rations to the villagers and provide immediate temporary tents for the victims in this hour of need in winters. Lone also released a compensation of Rs 5000 among the victim families as a immediate relief. (KNS)