7 killed, over 50 injured as Pakistan resorts to shelling along LoC in JK

Posted by admin_kas on 2025-05-07 10:19:41 |

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Srinagar, May 07: Seven civilians were killed and over 50 have been injured as Pakistan resorted to shelling along the Line of Control in several areas of Jammu and Kashmir after India carried out precision air strikes inside Pakistan in response to Pahalgam terror attack, officials said. 

An official said seven people were killed and 38 injured after Pakistan resorted to heavy artillery shelling along the LoC in Poonch and Mendhar sectors today morning.

He said ten civilians were also injured due to shelling from across the border in Nowpora and Kalgae areas of Salamabad in Uri, while three civilians were injured in Rajouri. The injured have been evacuated to nearby healthcare facilities.

Officials said the Pakistan Army carried out heavy mortar shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) for the 13th consecutive day.

This is the first major civilian casualty count along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir since February 2021 ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. 

Meanwhile, residents of several border villages have been relocated to safer locations due to the continued shelling.

Earlier, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha took stock of situation in border districts of J&K UT with all senior administrative, police & district officials including DCs of all border districts.

"Cosely monitoring situation & govt is fully prepared to deal with any eventuality," LG Manoj Sinha wrote on his official X handle.

In another post on X, J&K LG Manoj Sinha said he has  directed Deputy Commissioners (DCs) for shifting of villagers from vulnerable areas to safer locations & ensuring boarding, lodging, food, medicare & transportation.

"We will ensure safety of every citizen," he wrote on X.