DERA MURAD JAMALI: Several NGOs who were providing relief goods in Balochistan’s flood-hit areas have stopped operations after trucks carrying relief goods were looted in Dera Murad Jamali.

Officials claimed that hundreds of people, including women, who were affected by floods gathered near the Tehsildar office after receiving information about the arrival of trucks.

After intercepting two trucks, they took away ration and other relief items, sources said.

Later, police and local administration officials reached the spot to control the situation.

The NGOs have sought security from law enforcement agencies while also demanding actions against the looters.

Meanwhile, there were reports about protests in Dera Bugti, Kohlu and other areas over non-provision of relief goods.

The protesters alleged that goods were reaching the affected areas, but the administration has been dumping them in government godowns and distributing on the basis of political affiliations.

However, government officials have denied the allegation and said that some elements were exploiting the situation and creating propaganda.

They said the Provincial Disaster Management Authority and many NGOs were involved in equitable distribution of relief goods including cooked food, drinking water and tents.

Published in Dawn, August 31st, 2022

Opinion

Editorial

‘Source of terror’
Updated 29 Mar, 2024

‘Source of terror’

It is clear that going after militant groups inside Afghanistan unilaterally presents its own set of difficulties.
Chipping in
29 Mar, 2024

Chipping in

FEDERAL infrastructure development schemes are located in the provinces. Most such projects — for instance,...
Toxic emitters
29 Mar, 2024

Toxic emitters

IT is concerning to note that dozens of industries have been violating environmental laws in and around Islamabad....
Judiciary’s SOS
Updated 28 Mar, 2024

Judiciary’s SOS

The ball is now in CJP Isa’s court, and he will feel pressure to take action.
Data protection
28 Mar, 2024

Data protection

WHAT do we want? Data protection laws. When do we want them? Immediately. Without delay, if we are to prevent ...
Selling humans
28 Mar, 2024

Selling humans

HUMAN traders feed off economic distress; they peddle promises of a better life to the impoverished who, mired in...