Poonch, Aug. 12 -- The Indian Army's 323 Brigade, Punjab Regiment, on Tuesday organised a defence porter recruitment rally in Mendhar town of the Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir, drawing a significant number of young candidates.

The recruitment drive aims to provide employment opportunities for local youth through porter positions within the army.

Speaking to ANI, Jasmeet Singh, a resident of the area, expressed his gratitude, stating, "I would like to thank the Indian Army for conducting this porter recruitment rally... I also request the Indian Army to conduct more recruitment programs so that more employable youths here will also get opportunities..."

Another local, Mohammad Ishtehar, said, "I am very thankful to the Indian Arm...