Srinagar: Member of Parliament (MP) Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency (PC), Er Abdul Rashid during his two-day visit to Karnah engaged with the top army officials and local stakeholders to address pressing issues affecting the region.
During his meeting with civil and army authorities, the MP raised concerns about locals being unable to cultivate land beyond the LoC fencing and received assurances from authorities that these issues would be resolved promptly.
He also discussed plans to relocate frisking operations at Sadhnatop to mitigate winter risks, as the area is prone to snow avalanches.
During the meeting, Er Rashid emphasized the importance of promoting pilgrimage tourism in Teetwal by urging the government to allow pilgrims from both sides of LoC. He proposed the construction of a cultural heritage museum to preserve the rich history of the area.
Later, the MP visited the remote village of Saidpora Forward, where the people living beyond the LoC fencing shared their daily struggles with him. With deep emotion, they spoke about their dire need for proper roads and most urgently, irrigation water.
Moved by their plight, Er Rashid passionately called on the PoJK authorities to put an end to these unfair charges, emphasizing that access to water, the source of life and livelihood should never come at such a cost—especially when unity between people on both sides of the LoC is so often claimed.
Continuing his tour, the MP visited the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Tangdhar, where he sanctioned Rs.12 lakh for dialysis facilities and Rs. 3 lakh to operationalize the hospital canteen. He also raised concerns about the shortage of staff in the hospital and received assurances from the government that the issue would be addressed as soon as possible.
In a review meeting with the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Karnah which was attended by all officers of Karnah Sub Division, the MP assessed departmental performance and pledged support for the Degree College in Tangdhar by facilitating essential power connectivity to ensure the smooth functioning of classes.
He also urged local authorities to identify suitable land for the construction of five playgrounds, aiming to promote sports and physical activities within the region, thereby fostering a healthy and vibrant community for the youth.
Er Rashid also discussed issues related to roads and buildings besides solid waste management and street lights in Karnah. He enquired about the old age pension scheme and other schemes of the Social Welfare Deptt. He urged the Social welfare deptt to carry out dissemination programs about the schemes.
