DC Poonch conducts city tour, inspects shelling hit areas

Poonch: Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal, accompanied by a team of officers of the district administration, conducted a comprehensive city tour on Wednesday to inspect areas affected by recent cross border shelling and to oversee the administrative response to public safety and infrastructure restoration.
During the tour, the Deputy Commissioner visited Mohalla Shankar Nagar, one of the affected localities in the cross border shelling. He interacted with local residents and assessed the ground situation firsthand.
Expressing concern over the extent of damage caused to residential properties and public infrastructure, he instructed the revenue officials to carry out an immediate and thorough assessment of all losses. He further directed them to submit a consolidated report at the earliest to facilitate prompt relief and rehabilitation measures.
The Deputy Commissioner assured the affected families that the administration is fully committed to ensuring their safety and well being, and all necessary resources will be mobilized to support them during this difficult time. He emphasized that timely compensation, repair of damaged structures, and relocation where necessary would be taken up on priority.
Later, the DC visited the Divisional Forest Office building, which had also sustained damage due to shelling. He inspected the affected sections and directed concerned officers to begin restoration and renovation work without delay to restore normal functioning of the department.
The Deputy Commissioner reiterated the administration’s resolve to remain vigilant and responsive. He added that coordinated efforts are underway across departments to ensure that genuine needs are met, essential services remain uninterrupted, and affected citizens receive timely support.
The visit underscored the district administration’s proactive approach in responding to difficult situations and reflected its on ground presence to reassure and assist the public in times of need.