Jammu: A landslide hit temporary sheds at the Ratle power project in Kishtwar district, prompting the administration to act swiftly and rescue five persons on Thursday, officials said.
The incident took place in the Dhrabshala area when a landslide hit the tin sheds meant for washrooms at the Ratle power project, they said.
Five people, who were trapped inside, were rescued, and three of them have been admitted to GMC Hospital in Doda, they said.
Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Sharma, who monitored the operation, told PTI they are all safe.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh posted on X that he has spoken to DC Kishtwar Pankaj Sharma in connection with the incident.
“Must appreciate the district administration for taking prompt action and rescuing around five persons who could have otherwise been fatal victims of the landslide at the Rattle power project in Dhrabshala area,” Singh said.
The rescued persons are injured but safe and are being given the necessary medical treatment, in addition to every other required assistance, he added.
50 houses damaged as land sinks in 2 villages of Reasi; villagers evacuated
Fifty houses were damaged due to the sinking of land in twin mountainous hamlets of Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, prompting authorities to evacuate villagers to safer places, officials said.
The administration is working round-the-clock with full commitment, prioritising the safety, rehabilitation and well-being of the affected families.
“At village Bagga Jameslan, land sinking damaged around 35 houses. The administration swiftly evacuated all affected families from the hamlet,” a senior official said.
They were relocated to three identified relief camps at Government High School, Middle School and Panchayat Ghar in the area, he said.
Similarly, in village Sarh, land sinking damaged 15 houses, he said, adding that the families were safely evacuated and shifted to the relief camp established at Panchayat Ghar.
In response to the continuous rainfall and subsequent land sinking incidents in Mahore subdivision, the administration, under the direct supervision of Reasi Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Malik, acted promptly to safeguard lives and ensure timely relief measures.
The operations were closely supervised on the spot by Mahore Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Shafqat Majeed Bhat along with other officials from all essential departments, ensuring safe evacuation and immediate relief.
All relief camps have adequate arrangements including ration, blankets, mattresses, tents, drinking water and uninterrupted electricity supply for the displaced families, he added.
