3 civilians killed in shelling on LoC in Kupwara

Kupwara, Apr 12 (PTK): Three civilians including an 8-year-old boy died on Sunday along the Line of Control (LoC) in cross shelling in frontier districts of north Kashmir.

The deceased were identified as Shameena Begum, Javeed Khan, both from the Chowkibal area and Zayan, an 8-year-old boy from Tumna village.

Srinagar-based Defence Spokesman Col Rajesh Kalia said, “Unprovoked Ceasefire Violation initiated by Pakistan in Keran Sector at 5 pm. Pakistan now targeting civilian population in Kupwara sector near the Line of Control resulting in killing 3 innocent civilians including one woman and a child.”

Reports said firing exchanges have now stopped in the area and district officials including police are evacuating residents living close to the LoC in these areas.

The area has been tense for the last few days as there was heavy exchange of gunfire and shelling at the LoC in Keran sector in Kupwara since Friday. (PTK)