Port Blair, Aug. 7: Advocating the problems being faced by the residents of Lilipur Basti, Haddo in connection with digging of footpath in a very dangerous way by one of the resident of the area, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, President, Pradesh Congress Committee along with the members of the distressed residents met the Sub Divisional Magistrate Shri. Yogesh Pratap at 9.30 AM today.

Sharma approached for immediate amicable solution so that the problems being faced by the residents is sorted out soon. The PCC President also visited the site yesterday and opined that in case immediate action is not initiated, it is feared that fatal accidents may occur any moment, which would result in loss of lives and properties.

The SDM giving a patient hearing to the PCC President has assured to look into the matter immediately so that the problems are sorted out for ever. The residents of Lillipur Basti have recorded their sincere gratitude for Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma who, according to them, is the first person to take them to SDM, leaving his busy schedule ahead and advocated for their safety, a communication from Gandhi Bhawan said here.