Jammu, July 1 -- In a move that blends innovation with compassion, the government has proposed the construction of a first-of-its-kind underground emergency hospital in the border town of Poonch, where civilians have repeatedly borne the brunt of cross-border shelling from Pakistan.
This unique facility if approved will serve as a life-saving refuge for residents living under the constant shadow of violence, offering uninterrupted critical care even during intense hostilities.
The decision comes in the wake of one of the deadliest incidents in recent years, when on the night of May 6 and 7, 16 innocent civilians, including three minors, tragically lost their lives to unprovoked shelling. Entire families were left shattered, their loved on...