Flood Relief Tossed, Locals Scramble For Aid

TV9 Hindi · india

In Samastipur, Bihar, a video surfaced showing relief materials being thrown to flood victims, sparking outrage. Locals were seen wading into water to catch aid packages, raising concerns about safety and dignity. The incident occurred in Mohanpur block's Hardaspur village, where over 2 lakh people were affected by recent floods. While aid is crucial for the 6,000 residents of affected villages, the method of distribution has been criticized as disrespectful, leading to public anger and questions about administrative arrangements.