Due to the protest in Haryana over Jat Reservation, Chandigarh Administration had come forward to help the people who were stuck in the city and had been facing difficulties.
The Disaster Management Department of Chandigarh Administration through the toll free number 1077 has helped more than 1600 people during the troubled time and on Monday evacuated all the people who were residing in various Dharamshalas of Chandigarh since Sunday.
A special train was run on Monday from Chandigarh Railway Station to Delhi Railway Station for the evacuation of these people.
Ajit Balaji Joshi, Deputy Commissioner, said, “I would like to appreciate the efforts put in by our teams in ensuring that the travelers face no difficulties during these troubled hours”. Joshi, ensured that all the travelers are comfortable and face no problem.
The Disaster Management Department along with the Red Cross Society ensured that over 1600 people safely board the special train and provided them with tea, food at various locations like Bus stand, Railway stations along with all the Dharamshalas.