Sultanpur Lodhi: A delegation of Muslim academics, businessmen, and social workers from Jharkhand travelled to Punjab to support families devastated by recent floods. Representing the Central Relief and Welfare Trust, Jamshedpur, the group handed over Rs 10 lakh to nine families who lost their homes in Sultanpur Lodhi.
Led by Shammi Ahmed Khan, the trust’s general secretary, and members including Aziz Alam Khan, Khalid Iqbal, and Rafiz Rehman, the team said they felt compelled to act after watching the plight of Punjab’s flood victims on television. “Punjab brothers help whenever there is a problem anywhere. It is our duty to stand with them in their time of need,” said Khan.
Carrying a banner in Urdu that read, “We are here for the service of those affected by floods in Punjab. In your moment of sorrow, we stand by you,” the delegation spent two days visiting flood-hit villages Baupur and Rampur Gaura, as well as local gurdwaras. They met victims directly and ensured that aid reached households most in need.
The visit was facilitated by the Mohali Industries Association (MIA), whose members expressed gratitude for the solidarity shown. “We were overwhelmed by our brothers’ love for Punjab and thought it our duty to bring them here,” said Dilpreet Singh Boparai of MIA.
For the trust, this is part of a wider mission. The group has previously extended help in Assam, Kashmir, and Bihar. Their first visit to Punjab, they said, was an expression of shared brotherhood and commitment to stand by communities in times of crisis.
