Jammu, Apr 20 (KNO): Terming death of three persons in a cloud burst in Ramban district as unfortunate, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Sunday said that the government shares the grief of bereaved families and would provide them all the possible support.
Talking to reporters here, Choudhary, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, "I am going to Ramban... It is unfortunate (three deaths). There is a cloud burst... We are going by road because the weather conditions are not favourable for a chopper."
"We will go there and assess the situation... We will brief you after reviewing the situation," he added.
Referring to the status of Srinagar—Jammu National Highway, the Deputy Chief Minister said, "The National Highway is also damaged.
Houses are damaged and people's goats have died. The government stands by the people and is committed to support them."—(KNO)