Amid border tensions, J&K LG says govt prepared to deal with any eventuality

SRINAGAR — Amid the escalating border tension, J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed the deputy commissioners to shift villagers from vulnerable areas to safer locations and ensure boarding, lodging, food, medicare and transportation.

After India launched Operation Sindoor, intense border shelling was witnessed during the night across Jammu and Kashmir that left three civilians dead and five others injured. Several houses were damaged in the shelling.

In a post on X, the office of the LG said he took stock of the situation in border districts of J&K with all the senior administrative, police & district officials, including DCs of all the border districts.

“I’m closely monitoring the situation and the government is fully prepared to deal with any eventuality. I’ve also directed the DCs for the shifting of villagers from vulnerable areas to safer locations and ensuring boarding, lodging, food, medicare and transportation. We will ensure the safety of every citizen,” he said.