16 killed in Pak shelling, evacuation accelerated in J&K border areas
Pakistani forces initiated heavy mortar fire and shelling, resulting in civilian casualties in Poonch as evacuations were underway. Shelling extended to other border villages in J&K, prompting stepped-up evacuations to community bunkers and safer locations. Indian forces retaliated, and the J&K administration is coordinating evacuation efforts and emergency response for affected residents.
Pakistani forces initiated heavy mortar fire and shelling, resulting in civilian casualties in Poonch as evacuations were underway. Shelling extended to other border villages in J&K, prompting stepped-up evacuations to community bunkers and safer locations. Indian forces retaliated, and the J&K administration is coordinating evacuation efforts and emergency response for affected residents.
