In Jammu, caning and clash over lack of aid

The Supreme Court has directed the government to treat them at par with those who migrated from Kashmir. Provided only free rations and already agitating for cash relief and other facilities, they were protesting against the local administration for providing them water and electricity for the last one week.

Official sources agreed it was imperative that essential supplies reach them fast. “Till now, we have been only carrying out rescue operations. With people by and large rescued from flood-hit areas across Jammu, the need is to ensure supply of essentials,” a senior official said.