NC discusses tense border situation following Operation Sindoor & cross border firing by Pak Army

• Rattan Lal Gupta asks Party Cadre to remain active, support people fully, coordinate with Admin

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference today discussed the prevailing tense situation along the Jammu and Kashmir borders following Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack which claimed the lives of 26 innocent tourists. The Omar Abdullah-led government has always been proactive in responding to such situations and has remained committed to people’s safety and communal harmony.

This was stated by Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President while addressing a meeting of National Conference’s Jammu District Urban, Rural A, and Rural B functionaries at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhawan.

The meeting commenced with the participants observing a moment of silence to mourn the untimely deaths of civilians in Poonch and offering prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured. The meeting also discussed the prevailing tense situation at the borders following Operation Sindoor. 

The Provincial President said that the situation along the borders is very critical, marked by heightened tensions and uncertainty following the recent Operation Sindoor and cross-border firing. He expressed deep concern over the safety and well-being of civilians living in the affected areas, highlighting the urgent need for immediate relief measures and continuous monitoring to prevent further escalation.

Rattan Lal Gupta asked party workers to remain connected with the people, extending all possible support and assistance to those in need. He also emphasized the importance of maintaining constant coordination with the local administration to ensure timely help and relief. 

The Provincial President said that the Omar Abdullah-led government is working tirelessly to address the ongoing challenges, ensure the safety of civilians, and provide immediate relief to those affected. The Omar Abdullah led Govt already released contingency funds to each Deputy Commissioners to provide relief to the needy. He added that the government remains focused on maintaining peace, restoring normalcy, and strengthening communal harmony across the region.

Babu Rampaul former minister and Central Zone President and Sheikh Bashir Ahmed, Provincial Secretary appealed to the public not to pay heed to rumors and urged them to remain calm and vigilant. They emphasized the importance of verifying information through official sources and maintaining peace and unity, especially during times of heightened tension and uncertainty along the border areas.

Raghubir Singh, District President of Jammu Rural A, briefed the senior functionary about the current ground situation at the border, highlighting the challenges faced by local residents due to ongoing tensions. He assured of the cadre’s active presence on the ground and their commitment to supporting affected communities in every possible way.

Chander Mohan Sharma, District President of Jammu Urban, appealed for unity and urged citizens to uphold peace and communal harmony during these difficult times. He emphasized that maintaining brotherhood and solidarity is essential to counter the divisive agenda of disruptive elements and to ensure the safety and well-being of all communities.

Among those who were present in the meeting included Pardeep Bali Provincial Secretary, Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, Abdul Gani Teli Chairman OBC Cell, Rakesh Singh Raka Vice President Central Zone, Jugal Mahajan Treasurer,Laxmi Datta Senior leader, Dilshad Malik, Rita Gupta Vice Presidents Central Zone, Waris Gill President Chrisitan Cell, Subash Bhagat former corporator, S. Gurnam Singh Block President Jammu West, S. Nirmal Singh, S. Jatinder Singh Lucky and others.