IN PHOTOS: Locals return home in Poonch as India-Pakistan tensions ease

Updated On: 16 May, 2025 10:38 AM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Displaced border residents started returning to the last village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch`s Salotri after a recent understanding between India and Pakistan ended days of heightened tension between the two countries. (Pics/AFP)

1/6

2/6

The village people thanked the government for the understanding between India and Pakistan

3/6

A villager, Haji Juniet, urged the government to build bunkers in Poonch

<p>On Thursday, the Indian Army carried out a door-to-door assistance drive in Jammu and Kashmir`s Poonch district, especially in areas near the Line of Control (LoC) that were severely affected by recent Pakistani shelling</p>

4/6

On Thursday, the Indian Army carried out a door-to-door assistance drive in Jammu and Kashmir`s Poonch district, especially in areas near the Line of Control (LoC) that were severely affected by recent Pakistani shelling

<p>As part of the outreach effort, Army jawans distributed essential supplies, including medicines and rations, to civilians impacted by the cross-border hostilities following Operation Sindoor, which was launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, including a Nepali national</p>

5/6

As part of the outreach effort, Army jawans distributed essential supplies, including medicines and rations, to civilians impacted by the cross-border hostilities following Operation Sindoor, which was launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, including a Nepali national

<p>Troops from the Army`s Romeo Force also interacted with locals to understand their needs and provide reassurance during the ongoing security situation</p>

6/6

Troops from the Army`s Romeo Force also interacted with locals to understand their needs and provide reassurance during the ongoing security situation

Photo of Day

Breaking barriers and building pyramids — Women power in action!

Sashastra Seema Bal’s (SSB) Daredevils team performs during rehearsals for the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi. PIC/PTI

Home / News / India News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Locals return home in Poonch as India-Pakistan tensions ease

IN PHOTOS: Locals return home in Poonch as India-Pakistan tensions ease

Tags

Photo of Day

Breaking barriers and building pyramids — Women power in action!