Lieutenant Governor of J&K Manoj Sinha on Thursday met the soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Uri. He reviewed the ground situation.
“My brave soldiers, the nation is with you in this mission. विजयी भव:” L-G Sinha said.
#WATCH | Uri: Lieutenant Governor of J&K Manoj Sinha addressed the soldiers and said, "… My brave soldiers, the nation is with you in this mission. विजयी भव:"
— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2025
Source: Office of LG pic.twitter.com/MHAqwVSd9F
The L-G’s office put out a video on X showing the L-G addressing the soldiers amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan along the international border.
‘Working to ensure that people don’t face any inconvenience’
After taking stock of the security situation, the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha assured people that J-K administration is working to ensure that people don’t face any inconvenience amid the escalating situation between India and Pakistan.
‘Indian armed forces are ready to deal with any kind of situation’
Speaking to mediapersons, Sinha said, “Attempts were made (by Pakistan)…Indian armed forces are ready to deal with any kind of situation. J&K administration is ensuring that people here don’t face any inconvenience. I went to villages in the border areas that suffered losses.”
Sinha also said that the administration is providing ex-gratia to people who suffered losses.
‘New bunkers will be built’
“The injured and the families of those who died have been given ex-gratia. The loss is being ascertained…there will be a need for new bunkers, so in the coming days, that will be built too,” Sinha said.
Pak launched drone and missile attacks on May 8
Pakistan on Thursday night launched a series of coordinated drone and missile attacks along India’s western border, targeting regions in Jammu and Kashmir, and Rajasthan. According to Indian defence officials, the attacks were largely intercepted by India’s air defence systems, including the S-400 missile defence system, preventing significant damage.
