Displaced border residents started returning to the last village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch's Salotri after a recent understanding between India and Pakistan ended days of heightened tension between the two countries. (Pics/AFP)
Updated On: 2025-05-16 10:38 AM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
The village people thanked the government for the understanding between India and Pakistan
A villager, Haji Juniet, urged the government to build bunkers in Poonch
On Thursday, the Indian Army carried out a door-to-door assistance drive in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, especially in areas near the Line of Control (LoC) that were severely affected by recent Pakistani shelling
As part of the outreach effort, Army jawans distributed essential supplies, including medicines and rations, to civilians impacted by the cross-border hostilities following Operation Sindoor, which was launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, including a Nepali national
Troops from the Army's Romeo Force also interacted with locals to understand their needs and provide reassurance during the ongoing security situation
