Srinagar: Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the KCC&I Relief Trust on Wednesday urged bussiness fraternity to come forward and join hands to provide shelter and basic necessities to families who lost their houses and households in a recent gunfight at Mujgund area of city outskirts recently.
In a statement issued Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the KCC&I Relief Trust said that a delegation led by the Senior Vice President, Nasir Hamid Khan and Mr. Rauf Ahmad Punjabi, Trustee visited Mujgund for an on spot assessment of losses caused to the residential houses on the 8th and 9th of December, 2018.
“Around eight houses are razed to the ground and nine families stand dislocated. All household goods are damaged beyond repair. In view of the harsh weather conditions, a social and humanitarian crisis is imminent,” it reads.
“In line with the declared policy of the KCC&I to support victims of violence and who have suffered and continue to suffer under adverse prevailing conditions to the extent it is possible, the KCC&I Relief Trust urges all members of the business fraternity to come forward in this hour of distress and join hands to provide shelter and basic necessities to the innocent victims,” the statement said.
KCC&I said that those wishing to help by way of materials and goods may contact the Manzoor Ahmad Pakhtoon, Treasurer, KCC&I or the office of the KCC&I.
“With the view of organizing relief and rehabilitation in an efficient manner, we also appeal to other Trust’s and NGO’s to coordinate with Manzoor Ahmad Pakhtoon at the official address of the KCC&I situated at Residency Road, Srinagar,” statement said.
