DC Samba visits firing affected border villages

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Samba, May 22: Deputy Commissioner Samba S Rajinder Singh Tara today visited firing affected border villages and took stock of displaced people and damages.

Accompanied by SSP, CMO, SDM Ghagwal, Tehsildar Rajpura,BMO Ghagwal, teams of doctors of Animal Husbandry department and officers of various departments, the DC visited villages in Rajpura and Ramgarh sub sectors to assess the damage to property and livestock. He also chaired a meeting of local officers to review arrangements and provision made for essential services for the people lodged in temporary camps set by the administration .

Meanwhile, border residents presented various demands to which the DDC assured to take necessary steps.

The DC also appealed the people to maintain peace and amity and cooperate with the security agencies, civil administration which is taking adequate steps for ensuring their safety.

Locals expressed faith in administration and assured their full support and cooperation.