Over 700 Kashmiris reach Srinagar

Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary on Friday said that 700 people stranded outside the UT reached Srinagar on Thursday night.

Asserting that pain and anguish of people stranded away from homes can only be imagined, he said that round-the-clock efforts are on for their return. “The pain and anguish of people stranded away from homes can only be imagined. At the same time round-the-clock efforts are on for return. We received 700 people in #Srinagar tonight. Travel logistics being coordinated by Govt,” Dr Choudhary wrote on micro-blogging site twitter.

Meanwhile, an official spokesperson said that the government is fully aware of the details of the stranded persons of J&K at various places across the country, not only through the web links started by the administration but also from the data shared by the sending states and UTs.

“Immediately, on finalization of arrangements, they shall be notified about the issuance of passes and travel details. In case any difficulties are being faced at the current place of their stay, they may contact the helpline numbers that have been publicized by the government so that they are facilitated,” he added.

He said the UT administration has taken umpteen measures for controlling the spread of COVID-19 with frontline workers working untiringly. “In the backdrop, it is necessary that the return is managed such that these efforts do not get adversely affected. The government reassures all stranded people of J&K that it is taking every possible step for their early return to their homes,” he added.