Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday questioned the alleged irregularities in the utilization of 2014 flood relief funds and asked the government to make public details of World Bank-funded flood protection projects.

Addressing a gathering in Srinagar, Omar, said that despite repeated assurances, no major flood-mitigation measures were taken after the devastating 2014 deluge. “Tell us what immediate steps were taken to protect Srinagar from floods after 2014? What project was built? Where did the money we secured from the World Bank go?” he asked.

He sought details of dredging works in River Jhelum and Flood Spill Channel, and asked who was responsible for handling the funds. “Who embezzled money meant for dredging of Jhelum and Wular projects?” he questione

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