Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Jammu and Kashmir this week, May 29 and 30 being tentative dates . This will be his first visit after India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan to avenge the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 civilians dead.
As per the sources Union Home Minister is also expected to meet the victims of cross-border shelling in Poonch.India launched Operation Sindoor to destroy terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (PoK) to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 civilians dead on April 22. Soon after the Pahlagam terror attack, Amit Shah reached Kashmir to take stock of the situation. He visited the spot of attack in Baisaran and interacted with survivors as well as those injured in various hospitals.
India launched Operation Sindoor to destroy terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (PoK) to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 civilians dead on April 22. Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta has welcomed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s upcoming visit to Jammu and Poonch on May 29 and 30, emphasizing its significance in reinforcing national security and providing aid to those affected by recent cross-border shelling.
The BJP stalwart said, “Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit underscores the Centre’s unwavering commitment to the security and well-being of Jammu and Kashmir. His presence will not only bolster the morale of our security forces but also offer much-needed support to the civilians who have suffered losses due to the recent shelling from across the border.”
The visit comes in the wake of intensified hostilities along the Line of Control, with Pakistani shelling resulting in the deaths of 13 civilians and injuries to over 50 others in Poonch district. The affected areas have witnessed significant damage to homes, schools, and places of worship. In response, the Indian Army launched Operation Sindoor, targeting militant camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. The operation led to the destruction of several Pakistani posts within minutes, sending a strong message against targeting civilians .
Kavinder said, “The Centre is actively coordinating with the Jammu and Kashmir government to formulate a comprehensive relief package for the affected families. This initiative aims to expedite the reconstruction of damaged homes and provide financial assistance to those in need.”
The senior BJP leader said that the Home Minister’s visit is expected to include a security review in Jammu, followed by a visit to the shelling-affected areas in Poonch, where Amit Shah is anticipated to meet with the victims and assess the ground situation.
Kavinder said that this visit reaffirms the Central government’s resolve to ensure peace and stability in the region and to stand in solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir during these challenging times.”
Follow us
