Srinagar : In a joint appeal, the Sonawari Traders Federation President and PRI’s of Sonawari Bandipora and locals of the Ganderbal district have urged authorities to promptly resume the crucial work of soil excavation on a dry patch of the River Jehlum at Sheikhzoo, Ganderbal.

The initiative, aimed at removing the dry patch hindering the river’s waterway, was initiated by authorities due to its potential to trigger floods in numerous villages in Bandipora and Ganderbal,
However, the project has been temporarily halted in response to complaints.

Nazir Ahmad Rashi, President of the Sonawari Citizens Forum, alongside local residents and Pri”s of Sonawari and ganderbal gathered at the site to implore authorities to expedite the resumption of work.
They emphasized that the removal of the dry patch serves as a vital resource for various developmental projects in the region, concurrently easing the pressure on the Jehlum Bunds.

Highlighting that the project has undergone all requisite legal procedures and formalities in both districts, the community leaders stressed its significance in ensuring a smoother waterway and averting potential flood threats.

The restoration of this initiative is deemed critical not only for developmental endeavors but also for safeguarding the well-being of the communities dependent on the River Jehlum.

The Sonawari Traders Federation president Nazir Ahmad Rashi and concerned citizens remain optimistic that swift action from the authorities will resume the project, contributing to both local development and environmental resilience.(CNI) Current News of India