Bhatkal: Engineer from the Minor Irrigation Department Rajni Tilekar , along with Inspector Lokesh, visited the Bhatkal Sharabi river bank on Friday. They interacted with local Councillors and residents to gather information regarding the cleaning and pitching of the river.

During the visit, Inayatullah Shabandri, the President of the Social Organization Majlis-e-Islam wa Tanzeem, Atiqur Rehman Muniri, the General Secretary of the Rabita Society, along with Municipal Councilors Qaiser Mohtisham, Fayyaz Mulla, and former Councilor Ashfaq KM, showed Engineer Rajni the existing pitching on one side of the Sharabi river. They highlighted the lack of pitching in the Muslim-populated area, expressing concerns that it could lead to flooding and submergence of the entire region.

The local residents also emphasized the significance of cleaning and deepening the river. They urged the engineer to promptly submit a comprehensive report to the Deputy Commissioner. Furthermore, the engineer and the inspector were informed about the concerning issue of sewage being discharged into the river, resulting in its contamination. The residents suggested the installation of a drainage system to divert the wastewater away from the populated area, thereby ensuring the preservation of the river's integrity and preventing any adverse effects on the people residing along its banks.

Azeezur Rahman Ruknuddin Nadvi, Jilani Shabandri, Mohiuddin Ruknuddin, and others were present during the visit.

It is worth noting that on Thursday, Mankal Vaidya, the district in-charge minister of Uttara Kannada, conducted an emergency meeting with district officials to assess the damages caused by heavy rains and discuss government measures. During the meeting, Qaiser Mohtisham, a local municipal councilor, and Inayatullah Shabandri, the President of the Social Organization Majlis Islahan Wa Tanzeem, raised the issue of cleaning the Sharabi river and pitching on its banks. In response, the minister instructed the engineer from the Minor Irrigation Department to visit the Sharabi river and submit a detailed report, focusing on the demands of the local residents and proposing solutions to address their concerns."

وزیر کی ہدایت پر محکمہ ابپاشی انجینئر نے لیا شرابی ندی کا جائزہ؛ ندی سے کیچڑ اور مٹی نکال کر تیس فٹ گہرا کرنے اور ندی کنارے پچنگ کرانے پر ذمہ داران نے دیا زور