US EditionRahul Gandhi Visits Poonch Gurdwara Targeted By Pak Shelling
- On Saturday, May 24, 2025, Rahul Gandhi visited a prominent Sikh place of worship located in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, which had been targeted by Pakistani shelling earlier that month.
- The visit occurred after a peak in India-Pakistan border tensions triggered by India's Operation Sindoor and Pakistani shelling that killed many civilians between May 7 and 10.
- Gandhi met affected families, inspected damaged homes and religious sites, and interacted with students who lost classmates in the shelling, promising to raise their issues nationally.
- At least 28 people lost their lives and 70 others were wounded in Poonch due to the shelling, with Gandhi remarking that the residents of Poonch consistently face the hardships of conflict with bravery and resilience.
- The visit highlighted ongoing hardship in Poonch and calls for relief, suggesting a continued need for support amid fragile border stability and upcoming monsoon challenges.
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