Commissioner Rawalpindi Division, Engineer Aamir Khattak, visited the landslide-hit area of Jhika Gali to review ongoing relief and rehabilitation work following recent heavy rains in Murree.
Deputy Commissioner Murree, Agha Zaheer Abbas Shirazi, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Umar Awais Kiayni, Superintendent Engineer Ashfaq Salheri, Assistant Commissioner Murree Arshad Iqbal, and other relevant officials were also present during the visit.
The purpose of the visit was to evaluate the impact of the landslide and inspect rescue and recovery measures.
The Deputy Commissioner Murree briefed the Commissioner Rawalpindi, the scale of damage caused by the landslide, ongoing rescue operations, road restoration work, and assistance being provided to affected residents.
Officials informed that the district administration is actively working to restore affected routes and address difficulties faced by the public.
The Commissioner directed all concerned departments to expedite rescue and rehabilitation work and ensure public safety.
He also stressed the need for an effective strategy to deal with potential future landslide risks, adding that the government will utilize all available resources for the rehabilitation of affected areas.
Earlier, Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue (ADCR) Murree, Umar Awais Kiayni, paid a detailed visit to the Jhika Gali landslide site to review ongoing relief, safety, and rehabilitation measures.
During the visit, he conducted a thorough inspection of the affected area, reviewing ground stability, damaged houses, access routes, and potential risks.
Representatives of PDMA were also present and, in coordination with the district administration, evaluated steps being taken to provide immediate relief and protection to the affected residents.
Kiayni directed all concerned departments to ensure uninterrupted provision of essential assistance, including safe shelter, food, ration supplies, blankets, tents, and other basic necessities. He emphasized the need for urgent measures to prevent further spread of the landslide, improve drainage systems, and complete protective arrangements around the affected site.
The Murree district administration stated that around 30 personnel, along with Rescue teams and representatives of other relevant departments, remain actively engaged at the site. They continue to carry out relief operations, monitoring, and rehabilitation efforts. Authorities affirmed that relief activities will continue without interruption until the complete rehabilitation of affected families.