Overview

• Rahul Gandhi is set to visit Poonch district on May 24 to engage with families impacted by recent cross-border shelling and storm damage.
• Severe storms on May 21 caused extensive damage to schools and infrastructure in villages near the Line of Control, including Gagrian and Sawjian.
• Pakistani shelling earlier this month displaced thousands and led to casualties, following India's Operation Sindoor targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK.
• Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has pledged government support, including jobs for victims' families, property compensation, and the construction of protective bunkers.
• The Indian Army and local authorities continue emergency relief operations, addressing both natural and conflict-related challenges in the region.