POONCH: Two days after India and Pakistan reached an understanding to cease hostilities along the border, life in Jammu and Kashmir is gradually returning to normal. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday visited a government hospital in Poonch to meet civilians injured in the recent cross-border shelling.
Visuals from the hospital showed Abdullah interacting with several individuals who had sustained injuries during the heavy shelling by Pakistan over the past few days. He enquired about their health and assured them of the administration’s support.
Following his hospital visit, Abdullah also visited the families of civilians who lost their lives in the firing. Among them was the family of Amrik Singh, who died in the shelling incident.
He also paid a visit to the home of Amarjeet Singh, another civilian casualty of the recent hostilities.
In a parallel gesture of condolence, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the family of Zakir Hussain, who was also killed in the shelling.
Speaking to reporters during his visit, Sinha said, “Administration has already given ex gratia (to the victim’s family). Rest, whatever administration has to do, they will do it soon.”