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Defence
796 New Bunkers Constructed for Kathua Border Residents
✍️ Punjab News Express
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 01:46 AM
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The government has added 796 new bunkers to the existing ones in Kathua district to enhance safety for residents living near the border.
The government has announced the addition of 796 new bunkers to the existing ones in Kathua district, a move aimed at bolstering the safety of residents living close to the border.
The new bunkers are part of a broader strategy to provide secure shelters for communities in high-risk areas.
According to a report by Jitendra Singh of Punjab News Express, the construction was completed in phases to minimize disruption to local life.
The initiative is expected to offer immediate protection during periods of heightened tension along the frontier.
Local officials say the bunkers will be maintained by the district administration and will be accessible to all residents in need.
The new bunkers are part of a broader strategy to provide secure shelters for communities in high-risk areas.
According to a report by Jitendra Singh of Punjab News Express, the construction was completed in phases to minimize disruption to local life.
The initiative is expected to offer immediate protection during periods of heightened tension along the frontier.
Local officials say the bunkers will be maintained by the district administration and will be accessible to all residents in need.