Newly Built Flats for PM Package Employees in Baramulla Crumbled After Minor Quake, Raising serious Alarms Over Safety, resident employees resenting : Kundan Kashmiri

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In a shocking display of negligence, the recently constructed accommodation blocks for PM package employees in Baramulla, Kashmir, have revealed a catastrophic failure in structural integrity. The 20 blocks, each consisting of 16 flats, were officially allotted in September 2023, with employees taking possession in March 2024. However, less than a year after their completion, these buildings are already showing major cracks, particularly in 11 blocks, all of which have severe damage on the ground floors.

 

The devastating cracks were discovered following a minor earthquake that shook the region. Although the quake was of low magnitude, the damage inflicted on these newly constructed flats is alarming, raising serious concerns about the quality of construction. The employees, many of whom live with small children and elderly parents, now fear for their safety, worrying that even a similar small tremor could lead to a disaster.

 

This situation is not just a lapse in construction but a blatant disregard for the safety and well-being of those who have been promised security and stability by the government. The PM package employees who relocated to these accommodations are now living in fear, deeply dissatisfied with the shoddy conditions they have been forced into. Beyond the dangerous cracks, the overall construction quality is appalling. Windows, window glasses, washrooms, and other essential fixtures are substandard and far from what was promised.

 

The external environment adds to their woes. The surrounding compound, lawns, and lanes are in a deplorable state, with frequent waterlogging during even the slightest rainfall, turning the area into a muddy, unlivable mess. These unacceptable conditions have sparked resentment among the employees, who have only been residing there for the past 5-6 months but are already facing severe hardships.

 

This sorry state of affairs demands immediate action. There must be a high-level investigation into how such glaring defects could occur in new constructions, and urgent repairs must be undertaken to prevent a potential tragedy. It is time for the Union Territory administration and the Central Government to take responsibility and ensure that these employees, who have already sacrificed much, are provided with the safe and secure living conditions they deserve.

 

The current scenario not only reflects a failure in governance but also highlights the pressing need for accountability. Those responsible for this mess must be held to account, and immediate measures must be taken to restore the safety and dignity of the PM package employees in Baramulla. The lives and well-being of these families cannot be left to chance; the time for action is now.

 

[ Kundan Kashmiri]

Community sevak & President Kashmiri Pandit Conference ( KPC)

kundankashmiri@gmail.com

Mobile No.880 2167955

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