POONCH, May 9 -- In light of the cross border shelling, the District Magistrate Poonch Vikas Kundal visited several areas of the district to assess the situation, interact with the public, and ensure uninterrupted delivery of essential services.

A major focus of the visit was on the families affected by the recent tragic events. The DC met with the bereaved families, personally condoled the demise of their loved ones, and stood in solidarity with them in this difficult time. As a mark of immediate support, he disbursed an ex gratia relief of Rs. 6 lakh among the Next of the Kin of those deceased.

During the visit, he also reviewed the availability of critical supplies such as food grains, LPG, medicines, and drinking water. He assured t...