Kupwara, Mar 4,: A civilian was killed and four others were injured when Pakistan troops resorted to shelling and firing in border town of Karnah in frontier north Kashmir district of Kupwara.
Official sources said that Pakistan troops intermittently resorted to shelling and firing, targeting forward posts and civilian areas at Karnah during last 24 hours.
They said a civilian, identified as 60-year-old Saleem Ahmad, was killed and four others were injured when the shells fell in civilian area Tad, Tanghdar in Karnah last evening. “The injured were immediately taken to a hospital where their health condition is stated to be stable,” they added.
They said appropriate response was given by Indian soldiers in both the areas. However, the damage suffered by Pak troops was not immediately known.
People living near border areas are living in a constant fear as intermittent shelling and firing continued during the last 48 hours.
Meanwhile, people have alleged that there are no bunkers, which could be used to remain safe at the time of ceasefire violation. “We have been demanding for bunkers for a very long time, but despite repeated assurance by the administration no measure was taken to address this issue,” the local residents said.
On Sunday, a soldier, identified as Sandeep Yadav, was injured when Pakistan resorted to shelling, targeting forward posts at Bakhtoor in Gurez.