Jammu, May 31 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah Friday visited the frontier district of Poonch, still reeling from the devastation of May 7-10, to share the pain of the bereaved and pledge the nation's unwavering support. Shah's maiden visit to Poonch after Operation Sindoor was more than a political gesture-it was a balm for a wounded town, battered by the worst shelling since Independence.
After meeting members of the affected families, Amit Shah, in his brief address at the Dak Bungalow, said that a package would soon be announced by the Centre for damaged homes, businesses, and religious sites. 14 civilians, including five children, lost their lives in the heavy shelling by Pakistan on May 7 in Poonch. Flanked by Lieutenant Governor Man...