Date: 2025-05-30Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah distributes appointment letters for government jobs to the families affected by the cross-border attack in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir
On May 30, 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah distributed government job appointment letters to families affected by cross-border attacks in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. This action follows recent attacks on residential areas, religious sites, and civilian populations in Poonch, allegedly perpetrated by Pakistan. The Indian government has responded by damaging Pakistani airbases and surveillance systems and claims to have neutralized hundreds of terrorists in retaliatory actions, including strikes on terrorist bases within Pakistan. The government highlights the construction of over 9,500 bunkers in border areas, which have helped save civilian lives. A relief package is forthcoming for damaged homes and businesses in Poonch. The government reiterates its commitment to the development of Jammu and Kashmir and asserts a zero-tolerance policy towards interference on civilians and borders, emphasizing that terror and talks cannot coexist.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Home Affairs: Government ministry responsible for internal security and law and order.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah: The individual holding the position of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation.
Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir: A district in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India, that experienced a cross-border attack.
Pakistan: The neighboring country accused of carrying out attacks in Poonch.
Modi government: Refers to the current Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Pahalgam: Location of a terrorist attack that triggered a response.
Modi Ji: Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Government of India: The central government of India.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - the source of the press release.
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Shri Manoj Sinha: The Lieutenant Governor of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
PakistanOccupied Kashmir PoK: Territory administered by Pakistan that India claims as its own.
RKASHPS: Initials likely representing the author or organization responsible for the release. (Release ID: 2132757)
2014: Year when development began in Jammu and Kashmir according to the statement
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation
Shri Amit Shah distributes appointment letters for
government jobs to the families affected by the
cross-border attack in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir
I express my condolences to the families affected by
the cowardly attacks by Pakistan on residential
areas, temples, gurudwaras, and madrasas in
Poonch
The Modi government stands like a rock with the
people of Jammu and Kashmir in these challenging
times
In response to Pakistan's attacks on our residential
areas and unarmed civilians, we have dealt a strong
blow by damaging several of their airbases and
surveillance systems
Over 9500 bunkers built by the Modi government in
border areas have greatly helped in saving civilian
lives during recent attacks
The spirit of patriotism shown by the citizens of
Jammu and Kashmir after the Pahalgam terrorist
attack has strengthened the resolve of the entirenation
Under Modi Ji's leadership, India's security policy is
clear: our army will not tolerate any kind of
interference on our civilians and borders
Due to Modi ji's firm resolve, the precise intelligence
of our agencies, and the remarkable courage and
impeccable striking capability of our army, hundreds
of terrorists have been neutralized
Compensation and government jobs cannot fully
make up for the losses, but they are a symbol of the
sentiments of the government and the people of the
country
For the damage caused to people's homes and
commercial establishments in Poonch, the
Government of India will bring a relief package in the
coming days
Posted On: 30 MAY 2025 5:06PM by PIB Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah distributed appointment letters for
government jobs to the families of people affected by the cross border attack in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir.
On this occasion, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Shri Manoj Sinha, along with several
distinguished individuals, was present.
In his address, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation expressed his condolences to the families
affected by the cowardly attacks by Pakistan on residential areas, temples, gurudwaras, and madrasas in
Poonch. He said that a program to provide government jobs to the families of those killed in the condemnable
attack by Pakistan was organized here today. Shri Shah said that compensation and government jobs cannot
fully compensate for the loss of life, but they are a symbol of the sentiments of the Jammu and Kashmir
government, the Government of India, and people of the entire nation. He emphasized that the whole countrystands with them like a rock at this time. Shri Shah added that the spirit of patriotism that emerged among the
citizens of Jammu and Kashmir, from the valley to Poonch and Kathua, following the Pahalgam terrorist
attack has strengthened the resolve of people the entire nation.
Shri Amit Shah said that a cowardly terrorist attack took place on innocent pilgrims in Pahalgam, and
thereafter, under the policy of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to respond to terrorist attacks with
promptness and severity, we destroyed terrorist bases in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan. He
stated that for the first time, Indian forces demolished the headquarters of terrorist organizations located
within Pakistan's borders. He added that due to the resolute determination of Prime Minister Modi, the precise
intelligence provided by our agencies, and the remarkable courage and pinpoint accuracy of the military,
hundreds of terrorists were eliminated. Shri Shah remarked that India had attacked the terrorists, but Pakistan
perceived it as an attack on itself, revealing to the entire world the truth that Pakistan is providing shelter to
terrorists.
Union Home Minister stated that India did not attack any military or civilian institution in Pakistan and, with
utmost precision and restraint, Indian forces completely destroyed Pakistan-sponsored terrorist bases. He said
that following India’s attacks on terrorist bases in Pakistan, a rattled Pakistan resorted to firing in residential
areas of Jammu and Kashmir, with Poonch suffering the most damage. He said Pakistan fired on all
residential areas, temples, gurudwaras and madrasas in Poonch as well. Shri Shah said that the entire world is
strongly condemning Pakistan’s attacks on civilians. He added that when Pakistan attacked our residential
areas and unarmed civilians, the Indian Army responded robustly by damaging nine of their airbases and
military capabilities, forcing Pakistan to come forward for a ceasefire agreement.
Shri Amit Shah said that under Modi Ji's leadership, India's security policy is clear: our army will not tolerate
any kind of interference on our civilians and borders. He said that many homes and commercial
establishments in Poonch have been damaged, and the Government of India will introduce a relief package for
this in the coming days.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation stated that the development of Jammu and Kashmir will
neither stop nor slow down, and the pace of development that began in 2014 will continue. He said that our
armed forces and security personnel are fully capable of responding to every attack. He noted that during this
period, the entire Jammu and Kashmir administration stood with the people at every moment. He added that
the administration promptly worked to evacuate thousands of people to safe locations, which significantly
reduced our losses.
Shri Amit Shah said that after becoming Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi immediately decided to
construct bunkers, and over 9,500 bunkers were built in our border areas, which greatly helped in saving the
lives of our citizens during recent attacks. Home Minister stated that the Government of India will build more
bunkers to protect our citizens during disasters. He emphasized that the Government of India stands like a
rock with the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Shri Shah said that Prime Minister Modi has made it very clear
that terror and talks, or terror and trade, cannot coexist, and blood and water cannot flow together. He
expressed confidence that the journey of development in Jammu and Kashmir, which began in 2014, will
continue in the coming days.
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