Excelsior Correspondent
SUCHETGARH, May 18: To take stock of the prevailing situation in the border areas, a high-level delegation of the J&K Jat Sabha, led by president Manjit Singh and senior vice president Taranjit Singh Tony, today visited the zero line villages of Suchetgarh.
During their visit, members of the delegation met with the bereaved family of Ram Lal, a resident of Arnia who tragically lost his life during cross-border shelling in the Indo-Pak conflict.
They offer condolences and reiterated their unwavering support to the community members living in constant fear and uncertainty along the border.
Speaking on the occasion, Manjit Singh and Tony emphasized, “The people living on the border, especially from the Jat community, have shown unparalleled courage and resilience. It is our responsibility to stand by them not just in words, but through concrete action.”
The Jat Sabha leaders jointly demanded that individual bunkers be constructed for each household instead of community bunkers, citing safety and practicality during emergency situations.
“These bunkers should be well-equipped with basic facilities like a washroom and a small kitchen. During shelling, stepping outside can be life-threatening. Let us follow the principle of ‘Kam Banao, Par Badiya Banao’ (Build less, but build better),” said Tony.
Furthermore, the Sabha urged the Government to provide immediate financial assistance to the families of those who have lost their lives in cross-border violence.
“It is not just the Government’s duty but also the moral obligation of the general public to come forward and contribute towards supporting these families in their time of need,” they added.
Both the leaders were accompanied by Dwarka Choudhary, Mandeep Choudhary, Tavleen Boparai, Sham Lal Choudhary, Vijay Choudhary, Baldev Singh and Sonu Choudhary.
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