Says Pakistan was taught a lesson it won’t forget for seven generations
Jammu Tawi, May 21: Stating that Pakistan and the world know that every inch of its territory hosting terror camps is within the reach of the Indian Armed Forces, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said, “Operation Sindoor” has sent a strong message globally — “This is not the old Bharat. This is New Bharat, which will not tolerate terrorism.”
Interacting with the soldiers deployed at Poonch and Nowshera sector along the Line of Control (LoC), LG Sinha hailed the unparalleled courage and professionalism of the Indian soldiers. “Not just India, but the entire world today acknowledges the bravery of Indian troops,” he said. “Operation Sindoor is a living example of India’s military and strategic might.”
Highlighting India’s rising global stature, LG Sinha said, “We have already emerged as the world’s 5th largest economy and are on our way to becoming the 4th. Every Indian aspires for a Viksit Bharat, while our neighbour, deep in debt and struggling to feed its people, continues to support terrorism.”
Sending a stern warning to Pakistan, the Lieutenant Governor said, “This time, the enemy (Pakistan) has been taught a lesson. If it dares again, its next seven generations will remember the consequences.”
LG Sinha said that the “Operation Sindoor” has drawn a new red line. “In just 23 minutes, India brought the masters of Pakistani terrorists to their knees and the next time if they raise their eyes towards Mother India, not a single area of theirs would remain untouched by punishment,” the Lieutenant Governor added.
He said that during the intervening night of May 6 and 7, ‘Operation Sindoor’ was launched with a clear mandate: destroy terror infrastructure without causing harm to civilians or military installations. “More than 100 terrorists were eliminated and nine terror camps were wiped out,” he said.
LG Sinha revealed that Pakistan was informed in advance that only terror camps would be targeted. However, Pakistan responded with unprovoked firing and shelling in the Poonch region. “Our forces not only repelled the attack but inflicted heavy losses on the enemy,” he said, saluting the bravery of the Indian soldiers.
He also paid tributes to the civilians and soldiers who laid down their lives during the confrontation.
“In just three days, the enemy was brought to its knees. Pakistan was left pleading before the international community to intervene,” he added.
LG Sinha emphasized that the objective of “Operation Sindoor” was not war but to dismantle the terror machinery. “Today, Pakistan and the world know that every inch of its territory hosting terror camps is within the reach of the Indian Army.”
Pays Obeisance At Gurudwara Nangali Sahib
During his visit, the Lieutenant Governor paid obeisance at Gurudwara Dera Santpura Nangali Sahib and interacted with the citizens.
He lauded the residents of Poonch, civil society members and all the communities for their display of courage and social harmony. “Pakistan had shown its cowardice by targeting sacred Gurudwara Dera Santpura Nangali Sahib. In its despicable act, the terrorist country Pakistan had also targeted temple and mosque. By firing and heavy shelling on our sacred sites, terror state Pakistan had tried to damage our social fabric.
The Lieutenant Governor also reiterated the resolve of Government of India, J&K Administration and Armed Forces for exemplary action against terrorism and those trying to divide the people on religious and sectarian lines.
Later, the Lieutenant Governor visited the Dungus area affected due to shelling, and also took stock of the situation during a meeting with senior administrative and district officials at Poonch.
The Lieutenant Governor directed for necessary measures to ensure restoration of all essential services and supplies and submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) to the Divisional Commissioner’s Office and the Chief Secretary’s Office.
He further instructed for taking comprehensive assessment for requirements and construction of bunkers, upgradation of medical services at District hospital and strengthening Civil Defence system.
Visits Rajouri, Nowhsera
The Lieutenant Governor also visited Rajouri and met the families affected due to unprovoked heavy firing by Pakistan.
The Lieutenant Governor paid a visit to the Government Medical College Rajouri and enquired about the well-being of those injured in Pakistan’s shelling.
Reviewing the relief and rehabilitation measures, the Lieutenant Governor was briefed by Abhishek Sharma, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, on the present situation in the district, and other important matters pertaining to disbursement of relief, availability of essential commodities, medical & emergency services, damage to property and livestock, and requirement of new bunkers in the district.
The meeting also paid homage to Additional District Development Commissioner, Rajouri, Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, who lost his life due to shelling by the enemy in the civilian area.
Later, the Lieutenant Governor visited Nowshera and took assessment of residential houses damaged by Pakistan’s shelling.
He interacted with the local residents and took stock of their issues and grievances. He reaffirmed that the Government of India is committed to people’s safety and rehabilitation.
The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo; IG Jammu, Bhim Sen Tuti; Divisional Commissioner, Ramesh Kumar; Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal and other senior officials.
LG announces Govt jobs for NOKs of shelling victims
Asserting that India wants its people to live in peace, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday announced that the government job will be provided to closest kin of victims, who lost their lives in Pakistan shelling earlier this month.
LG Sinha said, “Poonch bore the maximum brunt of Pakistan shelling and innocent lives were lost. Our armed forces gave them a befitting reply and within 3-days enemy was on its knees begging the world to save it.”
The Lieutenant Governor announced Government job to the closest kin of Pakistan shelling victims. He said, ex-gratia and other reliefs have been provided and Government of India is committed for further necessary assistance.
“The proper rehabilitation of affected families is my top priority. The J&K administration, under the leadership of PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is committed to ensuring proper rehabilitation, enhanced border infrastructure, and security for the residents of border areas.
