Indian Army provides vital relief to shelling-affected Poonch locals in Jammu and Kashmir

ANI May 17, 2025 210 views

The Indian Army conducted door-to-door relief operations in Poonch villages affected by recent Pakistani shelling. Locals expressed gratitude for essential supplies and praised the Army's role in border security. The shelling followed India's retaliatory Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam terror attack. Residents urged government compensation and stronger action against Pakistan's aggression.

"The Indian Army has played a very important role on the borders... We stand in support of them." – Poonch Resident
Poonch, May 17: The Indian Army carried out a door-to-door outreach in villages near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch, which were severely affected by recent Pakistani shelling.

Key Points

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Army distributes medicines and ration in shelling-hit villages

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Locals praise relief efforts amid LoC tensions

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Operation Sindoor follows Pahalgam terror attack

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Residents demand compensation for damaged properties

As part of the relief efforts, Army jawans distributed essential supplies including medicines and ration to the residents, while also interacting with them to understand their needs.

A local resident said, "Our areas were affected by the shelling. The Indian Army has played a very important role on the borders and they are providing us with relief material. We thank the Indian Army. We stand in support of the Indian Army."

"They are providing us with rations. I pray to God for the long life of these Army personnel. We are with them. Just as they are bravely guarding the borders, we too stand in solidarity with them here in Poonch," stated another resident.

Intense shelling by Pakistan during the recent conflict with India has left a trail of destruction in the border villages and districts across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, with locals suffering damages to their houses and livelihood.

Reportedly, the locals have suffered damages to their livestock, properties, and essentially their livelihood in border areas such as Nowshera.

Earlier, Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary visited border villages near the LoC in Rajouri district and interacted with residents affected by recent hostilities.

The visit followed the ruthless Pakistani shelling in the civilian areas of Jammu and Kashmir post Operation Sindoor, which was conducted on May 7. The operation was conducted in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, including a Nepali national.

Meanwhile, the locals residing in the border villages demanded that the government compensate them for the damaged houses. They also urged the Indian government "not to spare Pakistan" for its misadventures.

In the early hours of May 7, the Indian Armed Forces conducted strikes at nine terror hideouts in the deep areas of Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) under the 'Operation Sindoor' in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Salute to our brave soldiers! 🇮🇳 While Pakistan keeps targeting civilians, our Army shows true humanity by helping affected families. This is the real difference between India and Pakistan - one destroys, the other rebuilds. Hope the government provides proper compensation to these border villagers soon.
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Priya M.
Heartbreaking to see our own people suffering like this year after year. The Army's relief work is commendable, but when will we find a permanent solution? These border villagers are the real patriots - living under constant threat yet standing strong with India. Their resilience inspires me!
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Amit S.
Operation Sindoor was a necessary response, but we must do more to protect our border civilians. Why can't we build proper bunkers in every village near LoC like Israel does? Our jawans are doing great work, but civilians shouldn't have to bear this brunt repeatedly. #SecureOurBorders
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Sunita R.
The way our Army balances border security with humanitarian work is remarkable. While delivering rations today, they might be fighting terrorists tomorrow. These unsung heroes deserve our eternal gratitude. Jai Hind! 🙏
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Vikram J.
While I fully support our armed forces, I wish our media would show more of these relief efforts instead of just focusing on conflicts. This is the real story - how India cares for its people even in toughest times. Pakistan media should see this and learn what nation-building actually means.
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Neha T.
The loss of livestock is devastating for these families - their entire livelihood gone in moments. Hope the government has special schemes to help them rebuild. Maybe corporate India can also adopt these villages? Our soldiers protect the borders, we civilians should support these brave border families too.

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