Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir to meet families affected by recent cross-border shelling from Pakistan. The unprovoked firing has severely impacted the Poonch and Rajouri districts, damaging homes and disrupting lives. Chief minister Omar Abdullah welcomed the visit, appreciating political leaders reaching out to those affected.
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