LG Sinha visits Tharad in J-K's Udhampur, reviews restoration works on Jammu-Srinagar Highway

Jammu, Sep 09: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Tuesday visited Thard Village in Udhampur District to review the ongoing restoration works on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH44).

According to officials, “Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today visited the Thard Village at Udhampur and reviewed the ongoing restoration works on National Highway-44.”

They said that The LG was briefed by RS Yadav, NHAI Regional Officer, J&K on the deployment of men and machinery for speedy restoration of National Highway.

“It was informed that the team is working round the clock and one lane will be open to traffic soon.” they added.

The Lieutenant Governor also interacted with the affected families and enquired about their wellbeing.

Earlier, the Lieutenant Governor visited the Health Camp organised by the Health Department at Gujjar Bakerwal Hostel, Jakhani, Udhampur and inspected the healthcare facilities at the Camp for the flood-affected families.

Lieutenant Governor accompanied by Balwant Singh Mankotia, Member of Legislative Assembly from Chenani; Pawan Kumar Gupta; Member of Legislative Assembly Udhampur West; Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu; Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP Jammu; Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Secretary, Health and Medical Education; Ms Sarah Rizvi, DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range; Ms Saloni Rai, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur; Amod Nagpure Ashok, SSP Udhampur, and other senior officers..