Central team for Bengal: PM

By Our Special Correspondent

NEW DELHI, SEPT. 28. The Prime Minister, Mr. A.B. Vajpayee, today said that a Central team would soon tour the flood-affected areas of West Bengal and assess the losses.

The Centre would provide relief after the team completes its assessment, he told reporters after addressing the 35th conference of State police chiefs and heads of Central Police organisations.

Replying to a query, the Prime Minister said the Centre had not received any report from the West Bengal Government on the flood situation. He expressed sorrow over the loss of life and property due to the floods.

Mr. Vajpayee said the Armed Forces had been directed to provide relief to the flood victims on a war footing. The Air Force has also been asked to drop food packets and other relief material, he added.

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