Overview

• Pakistani Army shelled border communities for four days from May 7 along the Line of Control and International Border after India’s Operation Sindoor
• A BJP-led survey reported 18 civilian deaths—14 in Poonch, two in Rajouri and one each in Uri and Jammu
• Nearly 2,000 residential and commercial structures were damaged, with Poonch accounting for 690 homes and Uri 534
• The federal government has approved a special rebuilding package that exceeds SDRF limits and will deliver funds through direct benefit transfers
• Bereaved families will receive Rs 6 lakh from the Centre, Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia from the J&K government and one government job for a next of kin while new bunkers are being installed for residents