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100 bunkers being constructed to protect villagers from Pak shelling
Last updated on Dec 30, 2017, 12:26 pm
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Over 100 shell-proof underground bunkers are being constructed along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Sunderbani sector of Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K).
The move is meant to protect the residents of vulnerable villages from cross-border shelling.
This comes amid an increase in ceasefire violations by Pakistan in the Pir Panjal Valley in J&K.
Here's more about it.
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Data
Pakistani ceasefire violations killed around 30 people this year
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Government data show that Pakistan violated the ceasefire 771 times along the LoC in J&K till December 10, this ear. Overall, 14 army personnel, four BSF jawans and 12 civilians have been killed in Pakistani ceasefire violations in 2017.
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Details
Decision came after villagers expressed concern over shelling
![Decision came after villagers expressed concern over shelling]( "Decision came after villagers expressed concern over shelling")
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The decision to construct the bunkers came after a public meeting chaired by District Development Commissioner (DDC), Rajouri, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary and 300 villagers from six panchayats.
The DDC then directed the sub-divisional magistrate of Sunderbani to consult with the locals, army and elected representatives to finalize the locations for the construction of 100 bunkers.
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Information
Robust bunkers to be capable of withstanding direct hits
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The bunkers would be designed in a way that makes them capable of withstanding the impact of shells fired by Pakistan. Sources say the bunkers will feature a double RCC slab filled with five feet of sand to ensure no shells can penetrate them.
