Archive · 31 May 2025
Amit Shah in Poonch: Addressing Security, Aid After Shelling
After Pakistan attacked, Amit Shah went to Poonch, a place in Jammu and Kashmir, to help.
He's planning to give money and build more shelters.
Sadly, many people died, and houses were destroyed.
The government is helping people, but some think the money given isn't enough.
The goal is to help people rebuild their lives.
Amit Shah visited Poonch to assess damage from Pakistani shelling.
A relief package is planned alongside more underground shelters.
18 civilians died, with significant damage to residential areas.
Affected residents described the relief as insufficient.
The government is working to help border residents.
- Who
- Amit Shah
- What
- Shah visited affected areas and announced a relief package
- When
- During or after Pakistan's shelling
- Where
- Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To assess the situation and provide support after the shelling
Insufficient Relief
Sufficient Relief
Relief Packages
Insufficient Relief
Some residents view the approved relief amount as insufficient for rebuilding their homes.
Sufficient Relief
Amit Shah promised a new relief package.
- Location
- Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir
- Official
- Amit Shah
- Affected Areas
- Poonch, Baramulla, Kupwara and Rajouri
- Casualties
- At least 18 civilians (14 in Poonch)
- Damaged Houses
- 1,500 houses (690 in Poonch, 534 in Uri)
Sources
Give generous relief package to residents of Poonch: Rahul Gandhi tells PM Modi
Amit Shah arrives in J&K to review security situation, Amarnath Yatra arrangements
Amit Shah to meet affected families in Poonch today, chairs meeting on 'Amarnath Yatra' security
Amit Shah to visit Poonch today, meet families of Pak shelling victims
'We know govt jobs won't compensate': Amit Shah lends support to Poonch residents in first J&K visit post Operation Sindoor
Pakistan targeted civilian areas in J&K, and Poonch suffered most damage, says Amit Shah
