Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited border areas in Rajouri district to meet families affected by the recent unprovoked heavy shelling from across the border by Pakistan. He also took stock of relief, rehabilitation and damage control measures being undertaken in the region.
During his visit, the Lieutenant Governor went to the Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri, where he inquired about the health and recovery of civilians injured in the shelling. He interacted with doctors and patients, assuring all necessary support from the administration.
The LG was briefed by Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, regarding the current ground situation, availability of essential services, emergency response, and the disbursement of relief to affected families. He was also informed about the extent of property and livestock damage and the need for additional underground bunkers in the district to ensure civilian safety.
In a solemn moment during the review meeting, the gathering paid homage to Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, the Additional District Development Commissioner of Rajouri, who lost his life in the line of duty during the enemy shelling in a civilian area.
Later in the day, LG Sinha visited Nowshera, one of the worst-hit sectors, and assessed the damage to residential homes and public infrastructure. He met with local residents and listened to their grievances and safety concerns, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to ensuring their protection and speedy rehabilitation.
“The Government of India is fully committed to the safety and well-being of every citizen living in the border areas. Every effort will be made to strengthen relief, infrastructure, and protection mechanisms,” LG Sinha assured.
The visit comes amid escalating ceasefire violations from across the border, heightening tensions and endangering civilian lives in frontier districts.
