Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, Apr 8: Subdivision police in collaboration with 80 Infantry Brigade and Revenue authorities organized an awareness camp on mines at Jhangar for the locals and the labourers from outside the State.
The camp was aimed at educating the locals and the labourers who were living and working in close proximity of old vintage mine field, about mines, their identification and Do’s and Don’ts on finding them.
Commander 80 Infantry Brigade, Milan Mathur, Additional SP Nowshera, Rakesh Kumar and SDPO Nowshera, Sargun Dhukla interacted with the general public of the area and reiterated that remnants of war in the form of mines, unexploded shells and grenades are a threat to life.
About 400 people attended the camp and were educated on various types of mines and unexploded shells which can be found in this area and also the actions which should be taken in case any unidentified object is found by them.
A small skit play giving out Do’s and Don’ts on finding of such unidentified objects was also organized. Practical tips were given and locals were informed not to venture inside any barricaded area. The participants were also introduced to the warning Signboards besides providing them with posters depicting various aspects of mine awareness. Simultaneously, these posters were also placed at vulnerable areas.
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