Former Cabinet Minister & Gen Secy PDP Haq Khan Flays Government Over ‘Denial of Chopper Services’ to Ferry Mortal Remains of Machhal Youth

Jahangir Lolabi

Srinagar: Former Cabinet Minister and incumbent General Secretary Peoples’ Democratic Party Abdul Haq Khan has lambasted government over “denial of chopper services” to bereaved family of Machhal youth to help them ferry home mortal remains of their beloved.

Lamenting the death of the young soul, coupled with the hardship his family faced while ferrying the body back home, Khan said, “the tragic demise of young Gowhar Ahmad Mir from Dappal Machal and the ordeal his grieving family had to endure is a heartbreaking reflection of the insensitivity of the current administration. Denying a chopper to transport the body of a deceased young man due to heavy snowfall, forcing his family to carry him on a stretcher for 30 km, is not just negligence but a complete failure of governance and basic human compassion.”

“An elected government’s primary duty is to serve its people, especially in times of distress. When the administration fails to provide even basic support in humanitarian crises, it raises serious questions about its priorities and functioning. If authorities can arrange helicopters for VIP movement, why was a chopper not provided for a grieving family in dire need? Why was their plea ignored despite extreme weather conditions?,” Khan, as per Alfaaz – The Words, remarked.

“The people of Machal and Kupwara deserve answers. This government must be held accountable for its inaction and lack of empathy.”

Appealing the administration not to let such a thing happen again, Khan said, “I urge the administration to ensure that such an incident never happens again. Adequate arrangements must be made so that no family is left helpless in such tragic circumstances.”

“Governance must be about serving the people, not abandoning them when they need help the most,” Khan asserted.

Pertinent to mention here that the youth Gowhar Ahmad Mir, a resident of Dappal Machal reportedly died in Chandigarh while on way to get his B. Pharma degree from the respective college.