Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed grief over the death of five persons in a road accident at Lahar near Banikhet on Pathankot-Chamba National Highway today morning.
Conveying his condolences to the bereaved family members, the Chief Minister said that the state government stands firmly with them in this hour of grief. He directed the district administration to provide all possible assistance to the bereaved family members.
He prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved family members to bear this irreparable loss.
The Chief Minister also took stock of the situation arising from a flash flood in Mohalla Sultanpur of Chamba, triggered by heavy rains today. The incident damaged two pucca houses, 26 residential houses, and one shop. He directed the district administration to provide immediate assistance to the affected families.
Sukhu urged the people of the state to remain vigilant in view of the forecast of heavy rainfall over the coming days. He advised them not to venture near rivers, nallahs and seasonal khuds, as there is a risk to life due to the sudden rise in water levels.
