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KATHUA: BJP MLA from Kathua, Rajiv Jasrotia on Wednesday visited firing affected areas near Chandwaan Post to assess first hand information of these areas and to share sufferings of people living in the border areas. Speaking on the occasion, MLA said that it is well known to the entire nation that unprovoked ceasefire violations have been continuously taking place by the Pakistan Army which appear to be emboldened by the statements of terrorists organisations operating from its soil to disturb peace in the area. Jasrotia took stock of the situation by personally talking to the people living in the border area. During interaction, the people of the border areas narrated incidences of frequent ceasefire violations by the Pakistani troops which have become a consistent cause of worry, though, at the same time they sounded brave enough to retaliate such incidences with the courage and commitment to defend their country. Visit of MLA proved quite inspiring as he appreciated the courage shown by these people under extremely difficult conditions at the risk of their lives but these brave people appeared committed to the nation. He also assured to the people that the loss incurred due to unprovoked firing from the Pakistani side will be compensated adequately at the earliest. After understanding their unique problems concerning development of border areas and other problems of essential services faced by them, MLA committed that their woes will be conveyed to the concerned quarters at Delhi.
Jasrotia also participated in free medical checkup camp at village Gujjar Chak organised by BSF Commandant Bhupinder Singh. MLA speaking on the occasion said that traditionally the army defends the borders and, whenever called in, helps in counter-insurgency operations and provides aid to the victims of calamities. However, in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army has extended its mandate to rebuild the lives of people devastated by terrorism.
