Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) [India]: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha issued a strong warning to Pakistan on Saturday, emphasizing that no part of the neighbouring country is beyond the reach of the Indian Armed Forces, in response to its ongoing support for terrorist activities against India.
“The whole world has seen the bravery of the Indian armed forces, and then they (Pakistan) started pleading all over the world… We have never been in favour of war. We want to live in peace,” Sinha said while addressing army personnel stationed at the Tangdhar sector near the Line of Control (LoC).
Highlighting India’s growing global stature, Sinha added:
“Today, we are the fifth-largest economy in the world and want to become the fourth-largest economy in a few days. We are moving ahead with the dream of a developed India.”
He also strongly criticized Pakistan’s approach, stating:
“Our neighbour is bent on destroying humanity on the strength of debt. I think they must have learnt a lesson from the reply given. There is nothing in Pakistan that is beyond the reach of the Indian Army… Again, I salute your valour, bravery and devotion towards Maa Bharati and pray to God that whenever such a crisis comes, the country should know that our country is in the safe hands of heroes like you.”
Earlier in the day, the LG visited areas in Tangdhar affected by cross-border shelling and personally assessed the damage caused to homes and properties.
“Many houses and commercial properties here have been damaged due to the adversarial shelling. Today I visited those places with a senior administrative officer, saw the situation with my own eyes, and interacted with the people to understand their problems,” he told reporters.
“Based on the administration’s assessment, possible immediate assistance has been provided. A few people are left to be rehabilitated. But I think this help is not enough. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir and senior officers will jointly prepare a comprehensive plan for the damage caused. Based on this, we will request the Indian government and rehabilitate the remaining people,” he said.
Meanwhile, in Poonch, another LoC district affected by recent shelling, the Indian Army launched a door-to-door relief drive. Soldiers distributed essentials like food, medicine, and other relief material to affected civilians.
Residents expressed their gratitude:
“Our areas were affected by the shelling. The Indian Army has played a very important role on the borders and they are providing us with relief material. We thank the Indian Army. We stand in support of the Indian Army.”
“They are providing us with rations. I pray to God for the long life of these Army personnel. We are with them. Just as they are bravely guarding the borders, we too stand in solidarity with them here in Poonch,” another resident added.
The recent intense cross-border shelling by Pakistan has caused widespread destruction in multiple border villages across Jammu and Kashmir, severely impacting civilian lives and property.