Dhing: Dhing MLA Mehboob Muktar has extended financial assistance to families who lost their homes and belongings in devastating fire incidents in Dhing constituency. The affected families received financial assistance from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, bringing some relief to those struggling to rebuild their lives.
On Wednesday, the MLA handed over a cheque of Rs 50,000 to Akbar Ali, whose house was completely gutted in a fire at Bor Radhaati village under the Patiya Chapori-Roumari Gaon Panchayat in Dhing. In a separate initiative, financial assistance cheques were also distributed to six families affected by another fire incident at Leruamukh in the constituency.
Cylinder Blast Destroys Akbar Ali’s House:
The devastating fire at Akbar Ali’s residence broke out on the night of September 19 following a cylinder explosion. The fire quickly engulfed the house, reducing the entire structure and its contents to ashes.
The family lost almost everything, including cash, household belongings, poultry and livestock such as cows and goats. The incident reportedly caused losses amounting to more than Rs 5 lakh, leaving the family in a desperate situation.
With their house completely destroyed, the family faced the daunting challenge of arranging shelter and rebuilding their lives after the sudden disaster.
MLA Extends Immediate Assistance
After learning about the incident, MLA Mehboob Muktar immediately reached out to the affected family and extended financial assistance from his personal resources. Going beyond assurances, he also arranged tin sheets within a few days of the incident to help the family construct a new shelter.
On Wednesday, the MLA handed over a cheque of Rs 50,000 to Akbar Ali’s family under the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. The financial assistance came as a significant source of relief for the family, which had lost its home and belongings in the fire.
Akbar Ali became emotional while receiving the cheque. The family members and local residents expressed their gratitude to the MLA for standing by them during their difficult time and extending support to help them recover from the devastating incident.
Six More Families at Leruamukh Receive Financial Aid
Meanwhile, another major fire broke out at Leruamukh in Dhing constituency on September 22, leaving around six families homeless. Their houses were completely gutted, and the affected families suffered extensive losses of household belongings and other valuables.
Considering the plight of the affected families, MLA Mehboob Muktar also distributed financial assistance cheques to the six families under the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
The assistance, provided within approximately one-and-a-half months of the incident, is expected to offer some relief to the families as they struggle to rebuild their homes and restore normalcy to their lives.
The MLA’s efforts to support families affected by both fire incidents have drawn attention across Dhing constituency. The timely assistance has offered a measure of relief to the victims, who are now faced with the difficult task of rebuilding their homes and livelihoods.
Local residents have expressed hope that such assistance will help the affected families overcome their immediate hardships and begin rebuilding their lives after the devastating fires.
