Jammu, May 14 -- Following the recent cross-border shelling, Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday undertook an extensive tour of the border areas in Nowshera Sub Division of Rajouri district.

The Deputy Chief Minister visited the damaged houses, inspected the loss due to shelling, met with the affected families besides interacting with the border residents at various locations.

During the interaction, he assured that the government stands firmly with them in this hour of need and is actively mobilising the resources and efforts to ensure that they don't face any inconvenience.

He also assured that the safety of every single resident living near the LOC is our topmost priority and best possible measures ...