Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday said that the efforts are being made to restore the National Highway and the residential area in Ramban affected by the recent landslides triggered by the heavy rainfall.
Talking to reporters here, the Chief Minister said that he is himself visiting Ramban today to assess the ground situation and will chair a meeting in this regard.
“In some Ramban areas, the situation has worsened, I had sent Deputy Chief Minister and two other local MLAs to the spot to assess the situation,” he said, adding that the efforts are being made to restore the highway immediately and also the the residential areas affected by the landslides.
However, he said, he want to assure people that there is no shortage of essentials and there was no need for hoarding. “The government and officials have been strictly directed to act tough against the black marketing and unnecessary price hike while police will also be involved to act against these persons and if needed, the arrests will also be made in this regard.”
He appealed people to inform the government in case of black marketing.