(Siasat.com news): The distribution of relief materials by Popular Front of India to the victims of Muzaffarnagar riots with a simple function was held at thirteen villages namely Shahpur, Kabeerpur, Tbhedi, Bhaanheda, Looe, Veshani, Sonata, Jasoi, Bhudana, Husainpur, Naagla, Jola and Todha of Muzaffarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh.
The get-together was attended by large numbers of riot victims sheltered in the villages and local community leaders besides leaders and relief volunteers of Popular Front, a press release said.
Popular Front state president Waseem Ahmed said in the release that the primary task to be fulfilled by the the civil society is to rebuild the lost confidence and sense of security among the victims and facilitate their safe rehabilitation. He promised that Popular Front being an organization which is in the forefront of people’s rights for justice, is determined to extend all possible support in the legal fight until every single victim of this riot is delivered due justice that Indian constitution assures to its citizens. He also stressed the need for building trust and harmony between different communities.
Moulana Zulfiquar Ali Qasmi, the National vice president of All India Imams Council delivered the key note address on the occasion. Moulana Zulfiquar said the victims should neither lose their confidence nor get disappointed and advised them to start rebuilding their lives. He also congratulated Popular Front and their determined volunteers who took up this noble mission.
Relief kits containing two blankets, a bucket and a set of household items were distributed to 3000 refugee families in the Muzaffarnagar district. During this week Popular Front plans to complete the first phase of distributing relief kits to 3000 families sheltered in different camps and houses in villages.
Popular Front has set up three different working groups to attend to different tasks: (i) Relief Distribution Team, (ii) Village Survey Team and (iii) Legal Aid Team. Along with distribution of relief materials, collecting details of the riot-affected people and identifying the requirements of legal assistance are also being attended by the volunteers.