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- The collective efforts of artists, community leaders, and government officials are offering both immediate relief and a renewed sense of hope for Ajnala’s flood-stricken residents — a reminder that unity and compassion remain Punjab’s strongest assets in times of crisis.
- In a remarkable display of solidarity, renowned Punjabi singer Satinder Sartaaj has extended a lifeline to 500 flood-affected families in the border subdivision of Ajnala by providing one month’s worth of rations.
- He emphasized the need to investigate the root causes of recurring floods in Punjab, calling for transparency so citizens can be better prepared for future calamities.
In a remarkable display of solidarity, renowned Punjabi singer Satinder Sartaaj has extended a lifeline to 500 flood-affected families in the border subdivision of Ajnala by providing one month’s worth of rations.
Amritsar Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney confirmed the contribution and directed her team of volunteers to ensure the supplies reach those in dire need. The distribution effort began Saturday morning, with Sawhney accompanied by SSP (Rural) Maninder Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner Rohit Gupta, DSP Ajnala, and other officials visiting Harar Kalan village to oversee the relief operations.
Adding to the wave of generosity, fellow Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi and businessman Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, have also pledged relief for the flood-hit region.
Relief Efforts on the Ground
The district administration is using drones to locate and assist residents stranded in submerged homes in the Ravi river’s Ramdass area. Alongside human relief, special attention is being given to animals affected by the disaster, with dedicated relief centres set up in Chamyari and Ajnala Dana Mandi. Senior officials, including Sawhney, Singh, and Gupta, visited these animal shelters to review arrangements and ensure adequate care.
Call for Unity and Action
Amid ongoing challenges, acting Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldip Gargaj, issued a heartfelt appeal to all Punjabis to support each other during these testing times. He emphasized the need to investigate the root causes of recurring floods in Punjab, calling for transparency so citizens can be better prepared for future calamities. Gargaj urged the government and civil society to work in unison to mitigate the risk and impact of such disasters.
The collective efforts of artists, community leaders, and government officials are offering both immediate relief and a renewed sense of hope for Ajnala’s flood-stricken residents — a reminder that unity and compassion remain Punjab’s strongest assets in times of crisis.
