Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday visited Kalaban village in Poonch district to assess the damage caused by land subsidence in the border area.
Kalaban, located in Mendhar tehsil near the Line of Control (LoC), has been affected by land subsidence since September 11. The phenomenon has impacted over 1,000 residents and damaged more than 95 houses, along with a graveyard and a mosque. Authorities have relocated villagers to safer shelters.
The Chief Minister reached the village by helicopter and surveyed areas where homes, roads, and other infrastructure have been affected, officials said. He was briefed by Deputy Commissioner Ashok Sharma and local MLA and Minister Javaid Rana.
Abdullah interacted with the affected residents, listened to their concerns, and assured them of full government support. He also instructed officials to ensure all necessary facilities for boarding and lodging are provided.
Kalaban is among 11 villages across Jammu, Ramban, Poonch, Rajouri, and Reasi districts that have experienced land subsidence during the post-monsoon period, resulting in damage to over 200 houses and displacing more than 3,000 people.
