Jammu and Kashmir Aam Aadmi Party unit president and MLA from Doda, Mehraj Malik on Sunday visited Poonch district and met the families who were affected in the Pakistan shelling during the heightened India-Pakistan tensions.
Following the understanding of the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan on May 10, life is gradually returning to normal in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Although caution and fear persist, locals have started reopening shops and resuming daily routines.
"We have decided to teach a lesson to Turkey and Azerbaijan, the countries that helped Pakistan. We helped Turkey in the earthquake through Operation Dost. Today, it helped our enemy and fired shells, drones and missiles at us," Bhupendra Jain, president of the Confederation of All India
A delegation of senior BJP leaders visited Uri sector in north Kashmir, assessing damage caused by Pakistani shelling. They assured locals of government support, emphasising the need for bunkers and long-term rehabilitation. Victims called for peace and assistance.
After the intense shelling by Pakistan during the recent conflict with India, the Rural Development Department is constructing bunkers for civilians' safety in emergency in Rajouri's Nowshera.
The Indian Army visited Poonch areas hit by Pakistani shelling, giving medicines and ration to residents. Locals thanked the Army, praising their support and bravery on the border. They said they stand with the Army and appreciate the relief efforts.
J-K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary visited LoC villages in Nowshera, Rajouri, and interacted with residents. He praised their courage during shelling and highlighted that border communities bear the real cost of conflict, not distant political voices.
Indian Army personnel conducted door-to-door outreach in Poonch near the LoC, providing medical aid and rations to civilians affected by recent Pakistani shelling. Locals expressed gratitude, crediting the Army for their safety during the conflict.
Former diplomat and foreign affairs expert KP Fabian on Thursday asserted that India's decision to engage with Pakistan was not a result of US mediation post Operation Sindoor.