Poonch news
Poonch is a district in the Jammu and Kashmir region of India. Here are some recent news updates from Poonch:
- Security forces foil infiltration bid: On February 22, security forces foiled an infiltration bid by Pakistani terrorists in Poonch district. The terrorists were trying to sneak into India through the Line of Control (LoC) but were detected and neutralized by the Indian Army. (Source: The Hindu)
- Floods affect over 10,000 people: Heavy rainfall in Poonch district in September 2022 caused flash floods, affecting over 10,000 people. The floods damaged homes, roads, and crops, leaving many without access to basic amenities. (Source: The Kashmir Monitor)
- Army jawan killed in ceasefire violation: On October 12, 2022, an Indian Army jawan was killed in a ceasefire violation by Pakistani forces along the LoC in Poonch district. The incident occurred when Pakistani troops opened fire on Indian positions, resulting in the death of the jawan. (Source: The Times of India)
- Poonch-Leh highway reopens after 15 days: The Poonch-Leh highway, which connects Poonch district to Leh, was reopened on November 17, 2022, after being closed for 15 days due to heavy snowfall and landslides. The highway is a crucial route for trade and connectivity between the two regions. (Source: The Economic Times)
- Poonch district administration launches vaccination drive: In October 2022, the Poonch district administration launched a vaccination drive to administer COVID-19 vaccines to residents of the district. The drive aimed to cover all eligible individuals and ensure maximum vaccination coverage. (Source: The Kashmir Observer)
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