Srinagar, 16 May (H.S.): In a demonstration of solidarity with those affected by recent cross-border shelling, Congress Working Committee Member, Vikar Rasool Wani visited multiple villages in Uri sector of Baramulla district that have been impacted by Pakistani shelling.
The high-level delegation toured extensively through the affected border regions, making stops at Rajanwari, Bandi, Lagama, Salamabad, Calkalgi, Daradkate, Dachi, and Soki-Dhanic among numerous other affected settlements along the Line of Control. At each location, Wani personally interacted with residents to understand the extent of damage and disruption to civilian life and Masjids.
The delegation accompanying Wani included several senior JKPCC officials, GN Monga, senior vice president; Fayaz Ahmad Dar, vice president; Irfan Naqeshibandi and BA Khan, general secretaries; Irshad Ahmad Budoo, District president Baramulla; Showkat Ahmad Bhat, Working president Srinagar; Fawad Khan, vice president Srinagar; and Bashir Ahmad Sheikh, vice president Baramulla.
During his visit to these frontier communities, Wani engaged with local residents and assessed the damage sustained by communities. He has called upon authorities to provide comprehensive assistance to affected families, advocating for a relief package of Rs 20 lakh per affected family along with an allocation of 10 marlas of land to help rehabilitate those displaced by the border tensions.
“The residents of our border villages are living under constant threat and deserve our fullest support,” Wani stated during his interaction with affected families. “These brave citizens are the first line of defense for our nation, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure their well-being and security.”
Wani expressed deep emotional connection to the suffering in the region, stating, “The pain endured by these people is my own pain. I have witnessed immense pain, loss, and unimaginable courage of our people.” He appeared visibly moved while speaking with families who had lost homes and livelihoods to the shelling.
In addition to financial compensation and land allocation, Wani assured residents that he would advocate for the construction of individual bunkers in the most vulnerable areas and other specific rehabilitation measures to enhance safety and resilience in these frontline communities.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar
