Nearly half of ₹243 crore bunker funds in J&K lie unused, RTI reveals alarming gaps

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A Right to Information application reveals that the Jammu and Kashmir administration failed to use nearly half of the central funds for border bunkers. The funds, allocated over five years, aimed to protect residents from cross-border shelling. Rajouri district utilized the most funds, followed by Poonch and Samba. Despite a ceasefire agreement, bunker construction remains crucial for civilian safety.