Provide jobs to kin of cross-border shelling victims: Tarigami

Srinagar, May 12: Expressing deep concern over the suffering of people living along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Boundary (IB), CPI(M) leader and MLA Kulgam, M.Y. Tarigami on Monday urged both the Government of India and the J&K administration to urgently prioritize the rehabilitation of families affected by recent cross-border shelling.
While addressing the press conference at Srinagar, Tarigami said that border villages in Uri, Poonch, Rajouri, Kupwara, and others faced devastation due to skirmishes. “These people have lived through fear, destruction, and loss. It is the government’s responsibility to ensure their safe return, provide adequate compensation, and rebuild their lives with dignity,” he said.
He said that the damage to homes, crops, and livestock must be assessed thoroughly, and the affected must be compensated fairly. “These villages have not only lost shelter but some also livelihood. In areas like Rajouri and Poonch, entire homes have been reduced to rubble. These families deserve a roof over their heads,” Tarigami added.
The CPI(M) also extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, saying, “We stand with every family that has suffered loss. In this hour of pain, our solidarity is with them, and we will continue to raise their voice.”
He also called for immediate support to the families who lost loved ones in the shelling. “The next of kin of those killed must be provided government jobs without delay to ensure their families can survive and rebuild,” he urged.
Tarigami appealed to the Government of India to take full responsibility for leading the rehabilitation efforts and to extend all possible assistance to the J&K administration. “It is a time to stand with the people in their hour of grief and need,” he said.