The suspension of internet service in Jammu and Kashmir has stalled some major life-saving initiatives thus taking a heavy toll on already crippled lives of residents of the volatile region.
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In an article, Indian Express reports that a WhatsApp group titled ‘Save Heart Kashmir’ was launched by doctors from across Kashmir a year and a half ago to guide and treat patients through online connection and has saved more than seven hundred people so far.
The functioning of the group has been halted since August 5th due to the suspension of internet services. While hospitals remain close and no transport available, the lack of access to such online facilities has rendered the people of territory totally helpless. The group connected 120 hospitals and over 1200 doctors for providing quick advice and treatment to the people.
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Meanwhile, the National Conference on Monday reiterated its demand for releasing all political leaders and restoration of political activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Rattan Lal Gupta, the state Secretary of the National Conference conveyed his concern over the custody of political leaders in Kashmir.
Gupta called it ‘unprecedented’ and ‘undemocratic’ to detain the political leaders to refrain from political activities in the region. “In the interest of peace and early return of normalcy in the Valley, it is imperative to release all the leaders and others detained after August 5”.
The State Secretary also pointed out to the deterioration and damage caused to fruit cultivation and crop abrasion in the valley as a result of snowfall and demanded immediate relief for the farmers. Meanwhile, he asked for an overall survey by revenue authorities and till the time the interlude compensation is provided to the sufferers.
He expressed his sorrow for those who lost their lives during the snowfall and expressed his condolences to their families. Gupta encouraged the government to expedite restoration of power supply and road connectivity by undertaking snow clearance measures across the Valley. Gupta also sought restoration of power supply and other utility services in the Jammu region.
