Vows to raise their issues and grievances with highest authorities
Srinagar, May 17 (KNS): Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari, accompanied by a delegation of party colleagues, visited Uri today to meet residents who have been severely affected by the recent shelling from across the Line of Control (LoC).
The leaders visited several areas, including Gingal, Rajarwani, Bandi, Lagama, Slamabad, and other locations in Uri, where they met with residents—particularly those who suffered human and property losses during the mortar shelling. In the Rajarwani area, they visited the bereaved family of Nargis Begum, who died after being hit by a shell on May 9.
The leaders extended their deepest condolences and sympathies to the victims and assured them that the Apni Party stands in complete and unwavering solidarity with them during these difficult times.
The residents shared their issues and grievances with Altaf Bukhari, who assured them that he would raise their concerns with the authorities at the highest level.
Speaking at various locations while meeting residents, the Apni Party president said, “People living along the Line of Control (LoC), in places including Uri, Karnah, Tangdhar, Poonch, Rajouri, and other areas, have suffered extensive human and material losses in recent days. Witnessing such loss of life and destruction is truly heartbreaking. Now that the situation is beginning to stabilize, it is imperative that the administration take swift and effective measures to rehabilitate those affected. The victims are entitled to adequate support and compensation from the government.”
Meanwhile, Altaf Bukhari has expressed his deep concern over the vulnerability of the border residents and urged the government to provide border residents with family bunkers rather than community bunkers, so that in case of an emergency, they can immediately take shelter in these bunkers near their homes.
He wrote on his X handle: “Spent an entire day with residents from various areas of Uri who—like border residents in other parts of J&K—have suffered greatly due to recent cross-border shelling, which has wreaked havoc on their lives.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelThe trauma runs deep. Fear pervades every home. They are extremely vulnerable—practically sitting ducks for mortar fire from across the border.”
He further said, “It’s clear that the government must urgently prioritise their safety and well-being. They demand to be provided with family bunkers rather than community bunkers, to ensure easier and faster access to safe shelter during emergencies.”
“Also, the rehabilitation of those who have suffered human or material losses, must be fast-tracked. The victims deserve immediate and sustained support,” the post reads.
Meanwhile, Apni Party President, along with accompanying leaders, visited the bereaved family of Khawaja Abdul Qayoom Farooqi — the maternal uncle of MLA Dr. Sajjad Shafi — in Gingal Uri and extended condolences to the family members.
The prominent party leaders and senior workers who accompanied the party president during this day long visit included the president of the party’s Youth Wing and former MLA Yawar Dilawar Mir, District President Baramulla Shabir Ahmad Shah, DDC Rafiabad Shabir Ahmad Lone, Senior Vice District President Baramulla Syed Mehmood Bukhari, Provincial President ST Wing Rafiq Ahmad Balote, Constituency In-Charge Uri Chowdhary Mushtaq, In-Charge Sopore Constituency Ghulam Mohammad War, Vice President District Baramulla Farooq Rafiabadi, Vice President District Baramulla Noor-ul-Aman, District Secretary Baramulla Showkat Ahmad War, Media In-Charge Baramulla Nadeem Khawaja, In-Charge legal Affairs District Baramulla Advocate Ishfaq Ahmad, Executive Member District Baramulla Muhammad Akbar Dar, Senior Leader from Rafiabad Javaid Ahmad Lone, Joint Secretary Baramulla Ghulam Mohiuddin, Zonal President Wagura Keri Mohammad Asadullah Lone, Executive Member Baramulla Ghulam Hassan Rather, Block President Riyaz Ahmad Yatoo, Shabir Ahmad Chachi, Aalam Khan, Choudhary Mamdin Boniyar, Mohammad Younis Gingel, Mohammad Akran Khan, Youth Leader Shaik Parvaz, Mohammad Ali Nambla, Mutwali Chachi, Ishtaq Ahmad Uri, and others.(KNS)