‘Jawans Will Firmly Deal With Misadventure By Enemy’: J-K LG Reviews Situation Along LoC In Kupwara

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reviewed the LoC security in Kupwara, praising the army's dedication. He assessed damage from Pakistani shelling in Tangdhar.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday interacted with brave Jawans in Tangdhar.

Source : X/@OfficeOfLGJandK

Srinagar, May 17 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday reviewed security situation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district.

In a post on X, Sinha said, "Reviewed security situation on the ground with Army and Police officials. Interacted with our brave Jawans in Tangdhar. They are standing tall, full of confidence and with determination to safeguard the territorial integrity of the nation." Sinha visited the border area in Tangdhar Sector and assessed the damage due to unprovoked heavy shelling by Pakistan.

He said the country is grateful to the armed forces for protecting the lives and ensuring the sanctity of our borders with alertness, dedication, bravery and supreme sacrifice.

"I am confident that our jawans will firmly deal with any misadventure by the enemy," he added. 

Working on plan to seek Centre's help to rehabilitate residents affected by Pak shelling: J-K LG

(PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ON Saturday said a comprehensive plan would be prepared to seek assistance from the Centre for the rehabilitation of residents affected by shelling.

"Many houses and commercial properties here have been damaged due to the shelling from the adversary. Today, I visited those places with a senior administrative officers, saw the situation with my own eyes, and interacted with the people to understand their problems," Sinha told reporters in Tangdhar area of north Kashmir's Kupwara district.

He said the administration has done an assessment of the losses and immediate assistance has been provided to the people.

"Those who have not got assistance till now, will be provided today," he added.

However, the LG said the assistance provided to the people was not sufficient and the UT government would seek more assistance from the Centre.

"Divisional Commissioner Kashmir and senior officers will prepare a comprehensive plan for the damage and based on that, we will request the Central government, and rehabilitate the affected people," he said.

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