Breaking News: Rahul Gandhi Meets Victims of Pakistani Shelling in Poonch, J&K | ABP NEWS

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Poonch in Jammu & Kashmir, where he met with families affected by recent cross-border shelling from Pakistan. The shelling had targeted residential areas and religious sites, including a mosque and a gurdwara, leaving several civilians injured and claiming lives. Rahul Gandhi interacted with victims’ families and offered condolences to those who lost loved ones during the attacks. During his visit, Gandhi also addressed students at Christ School, where three children had lost their lives. He encouraged them to stay strong, study hard, play actively, and make friends despite the trauma they had faced. In an emotional moment, he spoke to students about their lost friends, asking about their personalities and shared memories, and gave them a heartfelt message of love and support. Rahul Gandhi’s visit highlighted the emotional and human cost of the aggression, with locals showing the damage their homes and communities suffered. He was accompanied by Congress leaders and received briefings from residents about the incident. Gandhi’s presence aimed to show solidarity with the victims and draw attention to the severe impact of Pakistan’s unprovoked actions. India, in response, had earlier destroyed multiple Pakistani airbases in a strong counter-operation named Operation Sindoor.