796 more family bunkers completed in Hiranagar sector: Dr Jitendra

Kathua, Nov 11: Nearly 800 additional family bunkers have been completed in the Hiranagar sector of Kathua district along the Indo-Pak International Border, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has said, highlighting the government’s efforts to provide safer living conditions to families exposed to cross-border firing.
Dr Jitendra Singh said the completion of 796 new family bunkers, in addition to more than 2,000 family bunkers constructed since 2018, reflected the government’s commitment to ensuring dignified living conditions for people residing in border areas.
The bunkers are intended to provide families with immediate shelter during periods of cross-border firing, reducing the need to flee their homes and seek refuge elsewhere during emergencies.
The latest announcement comes amid continued efforts to strengthen civilian protection infrastructure along the International Border. In May 2025, Singh had announced the construction of another 600 family bunkers in the Hiranagar sector, citing public demand for additional protective facilities. He had also announced plans for a centralised automated siren system to alert residents of border villages during emergencies.
The importance of such infrastructure was highlighted during periods of heightened tensions along the border, when residents in vulnerable areas faced the threat of shelling and disruption to daily life. [KNT]