At village near LoC, Omar promises govt help & construction of more bunkers

SRINAGAR — J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday assured the people in border areas of government help and construction of additional bunkers.

Omar said this during his visit to the shelling-affected areas of Tangdhar in Kupwara district where he met families who have shown remarkable courage amid a crisis.

“Their resilience is inspiring. The government stands shoulder-to-shoulder with them — their pain will not go unnoticed, and every possible step will be taken to help them rebuild their lives with dignity and renewed hope,” the Chief Minister said.

Speaking to the media, the CM said he had come personally to assess the damage caused by shelling and reiterated that adequate help would be provided to the victims as part of relief and rehabilitation measures.

While inspecting community bunkers in Tangdhar, the Chief Minister acknowledged their critical role during crises.

“These structures are a lifeline during times of escalation. We will ensure the construction of additional bunkers to safeguard our people living in vulnerable areas,” he said.

He further added that the construction of individual bunkers will be taken up with the Union Government to enhance the safety of border residents during periods of heightened tension.

Omar said everyone wants the ceasefire between India and Pakistan to hold, except a few television anchors who are sitting far away in Delhi and Noida, who do not want it.

During the visit, the Chief Minister toured various villages in the Karnah border sub-division, including Tangdhar, Hajinard, Nachiyan, Shamspora, Baghbela, Batpora, and Tarboni.

He took stock of the damage to residential structures and listened to the grievances of the affected residents.

The Chief Minister also visited Sub-District Hospital, Tangdhar, to review the availability and quality of healthcare services in the border area. He inspected key departments including Outpatient and Inpatient Units, gynaecology, operation theatre, ultrasonography, and X-Ray facilities.

Interacting with the Chief Medical Officer, doctors, and staff, he directed them to work with utmost dedication and compassion to serve the people in this far-flung area.

He also spoke to patients and attendants to understand their concerns and degree of satisfaction with medical services.