Overview

• Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Tangdhar sector in Kupwara on May 17 to assess damage caused by recent cross-border shelling from Pakistan.
• The Jammu and Kashmir administration is preparing a comprehensive plan to seek central government assistance for the rehabilitation of affected residents.
• Immediate relief has been provided to victims, though Sinha acknowledged it is insufficient and emphasized the need for long-term support, including underground bunkers for safety.
• The May 10 ceasefire brokered by DGMOs of India and Pakistan remains in effect, following Indian precision strikes targeting terror infrastructure on May 6 and 7.
• Sinha praised the Indian Army's discipline and effectiveness during the operations, asserting that no target in Pakistan is beyond the reach of Indian forces.