BSF destroyed 118 Pakistani posts during Op Sindoor: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that more than 118 Pakistani forward posts and their surveillance system were completely destroyed by the BSF during Operation Sindoor, dealing a major blow to the neighbouring country, tra and to interact with victims of shelling, Shah commended the Border Security Force (BSF) for its resolute response to Pakistani aggression during the four days of conflict earlier this month. He was addressing the BSF jawans in Poonch on Friday. Damaging and destroying so many posts in such a short period is a remarkable achievement, he said, adding that dismantling the enemy's surveillance network is a significant blow and it would take Pakistan years to rebuild the system. Shah said, more than 9,500 bunkers were constructed in the border areas and these bunkers played a major role in protecting the lives of the people. More bunkers will be constructed by the central government to protect the people. 

#WATCH | Poonch | Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "...More than 9,500 bunkers were constructed in the border areas and these bunkers played a major role in protecting the lives of the people... More bunkers will be constructed by the central government to protect the people… pic.twitter.com/v9rElbe5Fc

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Earlier, Shah met families affected by Pakistan shelling and distributed appointment letters among the next of kin of those killed in the shelling. Addressing the gathering, Shah condemned Pakistan’s actions, stating, “Pakistan targeted the civilian areas in J&K, and Poonch suffered the most damage. For the first time, firing was done on Poonch.Locals who met the Union Minister shared their concerns and urged for compensation and relief.
Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting in Jammu on Thursday night to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Mr Shah also reviewed security and other arrangements for the annual Amarnath Yatra, which will begin on the 3rd of July this year. He was briefed about the security measures for the yatra. The meeting was attended by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, J&K Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, and heads of various paramilitary forces, police, and intelligence agencies.