Tribune News Service

Jammu, March 27

As a humanitarian gesture, the Nangi Tekri Battalion has presented cheques for Rs 1.5 lakh each to two victims of landmine explosions at a ceremony at Jhallas village in Poonch.The victims, Muhammad Aziz and Hakam Bi of Salotri village, were injured in a mine blast.Village sarpanch Manzur Hussain thanked the Krishna Ghati Brigade for the assistance and lauded safety measures initiated by the battalion in the region.The Army has been offering all required assistance, including compensation, to mine blast victims and pursuing their cases seeking relief from the Centre and the state government.