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Punjab CS reviews flood relief in Sultanpur Lodhi, assures permanent solution for Baupur Island villages
Babushahi Bureau
Sultanpur Lodhi (Kapurthala), August 31 – Punjab Chief Secretary K.A.P. Sinha on Sunday assured that the state government is committed to providing every possible assistance to flood-hit people and will work out a permanent solution to protect 16 villages of Baupur Island from recurring floods.
Accompanied by Water Resources Secretary Krishna Kumar and Kapurthala Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal, Sinha visited flood-affected areas by boat and interacted with residents of Baupur and Sangra villages. He patiently listened to their concerns and promised that long-term measures would be undertaken to safeguard the region.
The Chief Secretary emphasized that the administration is working on war footing to rescue stranded families, provide shelter, food, healthcare, and safeguard livestock. He directed officials and employees to treat relief work as public service and intensify evacuation from vulnerable zones.
Sinha also visited relief camps at Fazlabad, Lakh Waryan, Ahli Kalan, Mand Kooka Gurdwara Sahib, and Bharoana Gurdwara Rababsar Sahib. Reviewing joint operations of the Army and SDRF, he assured that special girdawaris have already been ordered to assess damages and compensation will be provided without delay. Special tehsildars have been deputed in flood-hit areas to expedite this process.
Deputy Commissioner Panchal briefed that extensive arrangements have been made to ensure food, relief material, medical care, and other essential services for affected families. He added that teams from revenue, health, animal husbandry, water resources and other departments are working round the clock in the field.
Rajya Sabha MP Sant Baba Balbir Singh Seechewal, Chairman of Nagar Sudhar Trust Sajjan Singh Cheema, Advocate Karmbir Singh Chandi, SSP Gaurav Toora, ADC Navneet Kaur Ball, SDMs of Kapurthala, Bhulath and Sultanpur Lodhi, along with heads of various departments were present during the visit.