KATRA, June 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today praised the border residents for bravely facing indiscriminate cross-border shelling by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, and announced an additional relief of Rs 2 lakh for the families whose houses were completely damaged and Rs 1 lakh for those whose houses were partially damaged.
Referring to the loss of lives and heavy damage caused by Pakistan shelling in the border districts of Jammu and Kashmir between May 6 and May 10, Modi while addressing a rally in Katra said Pakistan army’s action showed its frustration as it targeted civilian areas in Jammu, Poonch and other districts.
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“The whole world witnessed how Pakistan destroyed homes, schools, temples, mosques and gurdwaras. The people of the country also saw the bravery of the border residents who held their ground,” Modi said, adding that every citizen of the country stood behind the victims’ families.
“The next of kin of those who lost their lives were recently handed over jobs on compassionate grounds. We share the pain of over 2,000 families whose houses suffered damages and they will be provided adequate relief for repair work,” Modi said.
Stating that the Centre has decided to further enhance the relief package for the shelling victims, he said, “The owners of completely damaged houses will be provided additional Rs 2 lakh and partially damaged houses Rs 1 lakh.”
The Prime Minister also said that his Government worked tirelessly for the welfare of the border residents over the past several years, constructing more than 10,000 underground bunkers in the border villages, which helped people save their lives during Pakistani shelling.
Two border battalions were raised, providing employment to the border residents, while the process of setting up two women battalions is almost complete, Modi said.
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