Rahul Gandhi in Poonch to meet families affected by Pakistani shelling
During his visit, the Congress leader will meet the family members of those who lost their lives in the Pakistani shelling.
During his visit, the Congress leader will meet the family members of those who lost their lives in the Pakistani shelling.
With 16 deaths and damage to a large number of residential houses, Poonch was the worst hit place in Jammu and Kashmir due to shelling by Pakistan in the civilian areas of the district.
The JCO Subedar Major Pawan Kumar, belonging to the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, was killed in Pakistani shelling in the Poonch district.
The soldier was killed in the Naushera Sector of Rajouri, while the civilian Ibrar Ahmad (30) was killed in shelling by Pakistan in the Lohil Bella village of the Poonch district, reports added.
The LG met the injured residents of Uri at the GMC Baramulla and prayed for their quick recovery. “The nation is wholeheartedly behind the affected families in all aspects,” he said and directed officials to provide best possible treatment and care to the injured.
Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar was posted in the 5 FD Regiment, Army said.
Indian Army retaliated befittingly.
“Pakistan initiated an unprovoked Ceasefire Violation along LoC in Naugam Sector, Kupwara today morning by firing mortars & other weapons. Two soldiers fatal. Four soldiers injured, being evacuated,” said defence spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia.
Reports said that the injured troops were of 17 Madras.
They twice indulged in intense shelling at 9.15 am and 5.30 pm in the Shahpur, Kirni and Degwar sectors.
