Jammu & Kashmir— In the aftermath of intense cross-border shelling during the recent four-day conflict between India and Pakistan, the Indian Army’s Romeo Force has launched extensive humanitarian operations across affected areas near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch, Rajouri, and Akhnoor districts.
The Army’s actions come in the wake of Operation Sindoor on May 7 and the ceasefire understanding reached on May 10 between the two countries, marking an effort to de-escalate tensions and restore civilian life.
🏠 Door-to-Door Relief in Poonch
Personnel from the Romeo Force are going door-to-door in border villages of Poonch district, providing essential ration and medical assistance to residents whose homes were damaged by Pakistani shelling on May 9.
Locals expressed their gratitude to the Army for their support during distressing times.
“There is no scope for us to live here. So, we live in the house of our neighbour. The Indian Army has helped us a lot. They provided us with medicines and support,” said Mohammad Asif, a resident whose house was severely damaged.
The visits not only served to assess damage but also to boost morale and address any grievances or urgent needs of the affected populations.
💣 Bomb Disposal in Rajouri’s Nowshera Subdivision
In Rajouri district, particularly in the Nowshera sector, the Indian Army’s Engineer Bomb Disposal Squad has been working relentlessly to retrieve and neutralize unexploded shells that landed in residential areas.
These live munitions, remnants of Pakistan’s retaliatory fire, pose a grave danger to locals. The Army’s daily defusal operations have been instrumental in safeguarding civilian lives and restoring a sense of security in the region.
🔧 Restoring Normalcy in Akhnoor After Ceasefire
With hostilities halted, life in Akhnoor, a town near the LoC in Jammu district, is gradually returning to normal.
“The situation remains calm. Shops are opening and people are returning to their work,” said Bhupendra Singh, a local resident.
To support the recovery, the Army has held free medical camps in Narayana village, ensuring that border residents, especially women, children, and the elderly, receive basic healthcare and medicines.
The camps saw strong attendance, and border villages were further supported with food supplies and informal educational initiatives, forming part of the Indian Army’s wider civil-military cooperation program.
🤝 A Dual Role: Security and Support
The Indian Army, while maintaining security vigilance along the LoC, has once again demonstrated its commitment to the well-being of citizens in conflict-affected areas.
By providing critical relief, medical aid, and psychological reassurance, Romeo Force and associated Army units are playing a crucial dual role—defending the border and healing broken communities.