Punjab Chief Secretary K.A.P. Sinha visited flood-affected areas in Sultanpur Lodhi, Kapurthala, on Sunday. He assured residents that the government will find a permanent solution to protect 16 Baupur Island villages from recurring floods.
Sinha, along with Water Resources Secretary Krishna Kumar and Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal, travelled by boat to Baupur and Sangra. He spoke with villagers, listened to their problems, and promised long-term protection measures. He said officials are working on war footing to rescue families, provide shelter, food, medical care, and protect livestock.
The Chief Secretary inspected relief camps in Fazlabad, Lakh Waryan, Ahli Kalan, Mand Kooka Gurdwara Sahib, and Bharoana Gurdwara Rababsar Sahib. He also reviewed Army and SDRF rescue work. Sinha directed officials to speed up compensation. Special girdawaris have started, and tehsildars are already in the field to ensure quick relief.
Deputy Commissioner Panchal said food, healthcare, and essential supplies are available for every affected family. He added that revenue, health, animal husbandry, and water resources teams are working round the clock. Rajya Sabha MP Sant Baba Balbir Singh Seechewal and senior district officials joined the review.
