Poonch, May 21 (KNO): Asserting that India wants its people to live in peace, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday announced that the government job will be provided to closest kin of victims, who lost their lives in Pakistan shelling earlier this month.
LG Sinha while addressing the grieving family members, who lost their loved ones due to unprovoked shelling by Pakistan, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, “India is not in favour of war, but when innocent people were killed, the government decided that a decisive action will be taken against the terrorists and the ones who nurture them in their backyards.”
He said, “By destroying nine terrorist camps inside Pakistan, our armed forces completed their mission. Pakistan was informed in clear terms that neither military infrastructure, nor civilians are our targets, but they took the attack on terror camps as attack on Pakistan.”
LG Sinha said, “Poonch bore the maximum brunt of Pakistan shelling and innocent lives were lost. Our armed forces gave them a befitting reply and within 3-days enemy was on its knees begging the world to save it.”
He said that administration and every citizen of the country understands the pain of Pakistan shelling victims and “no amount of money is enough” to compensate the loss of precious lives. “Entire nation is proud of Poonch people who despite all odds stood with soldiers,” he added.
ANNOUNCES GOVT JOB FOR NOKS OF PAK SHELLING VICTIMS
The Lieutenant Governor announced Government job 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 PM Modi and Union 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.
PAYS OBEISANCE AT GURUDWARA NANGALI SAHIB
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 sacred Gurudwara Dera Santpura Nangali Sahib. In its despicable act, the terrorist country Pakistan had also targeted temple and mosque. By firing and heavy shelling on our sacred sites, terror state Pakistan had tried to damage our social fabric.
The Lieutenant Governor also reiterated the resolve of 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.
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 for 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.
VISITS RAJOURI, NOWHSERA
The Lieutenant Governor also visited Rajouri and met the families affected due to unprovoked heavy firing by Pakistan.
The Lieutenant Governor paid a visit to the Government Medical College Rajouri and enquired about the well-being of those injured in Pakistan's shelling.
Reviewing the relief and rehabilitation measures, the Lieutenant Governor was briefed by Abhishek Sharma, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, on the present situation in the district, and other important matters pertaining to disbursement of relief, availability of essential commodities, medical & emergency services, damage to property and livestock, and requirement of new bunkers in the district.
The meeting also paid homage to Additional District Development Commissioner, Rajouri, Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, who lost his life due to shelling by the enemy in the civilian area.
Later, the Lieutenant Governor visited Nowshera and took assessment of residential houses damaged by Pakistan’s shelling.
He interacted with the local residents and took stock of their issues and grievances. He reaffirmed that the Government of India is committed to people’s safety and rehabilitation.
The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo; IG Jammu, Bhim Sen Tuti; Divisional Commissioner, Ramesh Kumar; Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal and other senior officials—(KNO)