Budgam: A landslide in Ichkoot village of central Kashmir’s Budgam district claimed the lives of 11 sheep belonging to a local shepher.
The livestock, owned by Abdul Rashid Choopan, was buried beneath the debris. “Twelve sheep were caught in the landslide only one survived,” a local resident told JKNS.
Residents said similar incidents have occurred before, yet authorities have failed to take action. “We’ve been warning the administration for years about unchecked sand extraction in the area,” said Javed Ahmad. “No one pays attention until tragedy strikes.”
Another villager added, “This area is geologically weak. Without regulatory measures, we are sitting on the edge of disaster.”
People from the village urged the Budgam district administration to compensate the affected family and implement preventive steps to avoid further mishaps.
“Authorities must carry out a proper geological survey and regulate sand mining. Our future depends on it,” a resident said.
Locals demanded swift intervention to mitigate the risk of similar incidents in the future. (JKNS)
