Surankote, May 12, : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accompanied by Cabinet Minister Javed Ranaa and MLA Surankote Ch. Mohd Akram Lassanvi, visited Surankote in Poonch district to assess the ground situation and damages caused by recent cross-border shelling.
During the visit, the Chief Minister met with local residents and families affected by the shelling, who narrated harrowing accounts of destruction to homes, livestock, and farmlands. The villagers appealed for immediate construction of underground bunkers and financial relief for the victims, citing the continuing threat from across the border.
“Our lives have been shattered. We need protection and support. Underground bunkers are not a luxury but a necessity here,” said one local resident while interacting with the Chief Minister and visiting officials.
CM Omar Abdullah expressed solidarity with the affected population and assured them that the government is active
