(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the people of India are proud of the valour of the armed forces and that this sentiment has strengthened after Operation Sindoor.
Within days, the enemy was brought to its knees, Sinha told Army and BSF soldiers stationed in the area during a visit to the Poonch Brigade headquarters.
He distributed sweets among the troops and expressed his gratitude to them for destroying terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as part of Operation Sindoor. The LG was accompanied by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo.
During the India-Pakistan military conflict, the Jammu region, including Poonch, witnessed heavy artillery shelling and drone attacks. As many as 27 people were killed and 70 injured between May 8 and 10.
Addressing the troops, Sinha said the 140 crore people of India are proud of the valour of the armed forces. This sentiment has further strengthened after Operation Sindoor, he said.
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The whole world knows the armed forces destroyed terror camps in Pakistan, the LG said.
Within days, Sinha said, the enemy was brought to its knees and it started reaching out to the world.
“We are the world's fifth-largest economy and will soon be the fourth-largest. Our neighbour is trying to nurture terrorism with the loans it takes,” he said, hitting out at Pakistan.
Announces Job For Kin Of Shelling Victims
LG Sinha also visited Poonch and met the grieving family members who lost their loved ones due to unprovoked shelling by Pakistan.
The Lieutenant Governor announced government jobs to the closest kin of Pakistan shelling victims. He said, ex-gratia and other reliefs have been provided and Government of India is committed for further necessary assistance.
“The proper rehabilitation of affected families is my top priority. The J&K administration, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, is committed to ensuring proper rehabilitation, enhanced border infrastructure, and security for the residents of border areas.
We are significantly expanding our efforts to construct individual and community bunkers across Jammu Kashmir, under the Security Related Expenditure (SRE),” the Lieutenant Governor said.
During his visit, the Lieutenant Governor paid obeisance at Gurudwara Dera Santpura Nangali Sahib and interacted with the citizens.
He lauded the residents of Poonch, civil society members and all the communities for their display of courage and social harmony.
“Pakistan had shown its cowardice by targeting the sacred Gurudwara Dera Santpura Nangali Sahib. In its despicable act, the terrorist country Pakistan had also targeted temples and mosques. By firing and heavy shelling on our sacred sites, terror state Pakistan had tried to damage our social fabric.”
I salute the people of Poonch. Their courage provided moral strength to our brave Soldiers. We are proud of our citizens, Sikh Community, who stand united against the adversary's conspiracy to divide the society on religious lines,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor also reiterated the resolve of the Government of India, J&K Administration and Armed Forces for exemplary action against terrorism and those trying to divide the people on religious and sectarian lines.
He said the people are witnessing that under the leadership of the Prime Minister, every section of society is strengthened and India's unbeatable prowess is shining globally.
Later, the Lieutenant Governor visited the Dungus area affected due to shelling, and also took stock of the situation during a meeting with senior administrative and district officials at Poonch.
The Lieutenant Governor directed necessary measures to ensure restoration of all essential services and supplies and submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) to the Divisional Commissioner's Office and the Chief Secretary's Office.
He further instructed for taking comprehensive assessment for requirements and construction of bunkers, upgradation of medical services at District hospital and strengthening Civil Defence system.
The Lieutenant Governor also appreciated the local administration and security forces for their prompt and responsive measures for the safety and rehabilitation of affected families. The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo; IG Jammu, Bhim Sen Tuti; Divisional Commissioner, Ramesh Kumar; Deputy Commissioner Poonch, QDVikas Kundal and other senior officials.
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