Army organises meet with families of slain, surrendered militants in Kishtwar

Jammu, May 23: Army in Kishtwar district of Jammu division held a series of meetings with families of slain as well as surrendered militants in the locality.

Army in an official statement said that in continuation with its endeavor to promote peace and tranquility and to evolve an environment of brotherhood and harmony amongst the civil population, a meeting with families of killed militant, surrendered militants and their families were organised by Army.

Army stated that these meetings were organised at Patnazi, Thathri, Shergwari, Kishtwar and Gahan in District Kishtwar.

During the course of interaction, the initiatives being undertaken for development of the region and problems being faced by them were discussed and solutions were sought, said Army.

Army added that officials of the Army also apprised them about various welfare and financial schemes launched by Indian Armed Forces, Jammu and Kashmir Government and Central government to the victims.

The meet was well received and the victims greatly appreciated and applauded the support provided by the Army in all spheres.