J-K CM Omar Abdullah Visits Pak Shelling-Affected Kupwara: ‘Govt Will Compensate After Damage Assessment’

Jammu-Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday that the government will provide compensation to the people after the completion of damage assessment. Abdullah said this after meeting the residents affected by cross-border shelling in Kupwara.

#WATCH | Kupwara | Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah says, "You have seen the damage here. Thankfully, there has been no loss of lives, but there has been damage to property. Damage assessment and compensation will be done. Community bunkers made here have not been utilised for a… pic.twitter.com/hq27k9Gxx6

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"By God's grace, we haven't lost any lives here, but of course, there is a loss of public property like houses, shops, and Madrasa. The District Collector is with us. They will do the damage assessment. The assessment will be completed by today or tomorrow, and then the government will give compensation to the people accordingly. The immunity bunkers were made, but we didn't need them for a long time. And, we will try to build individual bunkers around border and LoC areas," J-K CM told reporters.

Abdullah visited Pakistani shelling affected areas in Kupwara.

"Visited the shelling-affected areas of Tangdhar and met families who have shown remarkable courage amidst deep pain. Their resilience is inspiring. The government stands shoulder to shoulder with them, their pain will not go unnoticed, and every possible step will be taken to help them rebuild their lives with dignity and renewed hope," the Office of J-K CM posted on X.

Abdullah inspected the community bankers in Tangdhar and ensured the construction of more such spaces to protect and support out people living in the border areas.

"Inspected community bunkers in Tangdhar. These structures are a lifeline during moments of crisis. We will ensure the construction of more such safer spaces to protect and support our people living in border areas," it added.

The Jammu-Kashmir CM also visited the Sub District Hospital in Kupwara, where people injured in Pakistan shelling a few days ago, are undergoing treatment.

Heavy cross-border shelling by Pakistan had caused damage to homes and religious sites in J-K's Kupwara, Uri, and Poonch. Locals vowed to stand with the Indian army despite the attacks.

Meanwhile, after India and Pakistan came to an understanding on the cessation of hostilities, life is slowly returning to normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir. However, local residents of a border village in the Samba district feared the Pakistan army after blasts were heard on Monday night and splinters hit one of the houses.

Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the forces had been given full freedom to wipe out terrorists.

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