In Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the victims of intense Pakistani shelling on Saturday. He described the suffering of the affected families as a 'great tragedy' and promised to elevate the issue to a national level.
Rahul Gandhi toured several villages in Poonch where shelling by Pakistan from 7th to 10th May claimed 13 lives and injured over 70 people. He interacted with the victims' families to see the devastation firsthand. He stated, 'The Pakistani military targeted innocent civilians, which is an enormous tragedy. I’ve come to understand their problems and will present them to the nation.'
Rahul Gandhi's Social Media Post
Later, Rahul Gandhi took to social media, stating, 'Visited families in Poonch who lost loved ones to Pakistani shelling. Broken homes, shattered belongings, tearful eyes, and painful stories—every time, patriot families bear the heaviest burdens of war. Saluting their bravery.'
Accompanied by Jammu and Kashmir’s Water Resources Minister Javed Ahmed Rana and several senior Congress leaders, Rahul Gandhi also toured the Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Jamia Zia ul Uloom, Sanatan Dharma Sabha, and Christ High School.
Notably, this marks Rahul Gandhi’s second visit to Jammu and Kashmir within a month. Earlier, he had visited the injured after the Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22nd.
The government has declared compensation of 10 lakh rupees for the victim families. Javed Rana stated that the administration is committed to assisting every victim. He instructed officials to ensure no delays in the distribution of compensation and to begin rehabilitation efforts promptly.
