Pakistan shelling heightens tension, 10,000 frightened villagers abandon homes in Kashmir

“The number of villagers lodged in makeshift accommodations at safer places has crossed 10,000 and their migration is continuing today (Tuesday),” the official added.

Villagers sit in the back of a vehicle as they flee their homes fearing firing from the Pakistan side of the border at Bainglad village in Samba sector. (Source: PTI photo)

Pakistan Rangers continued mortar shelling and firing at Border Security Force (BSF) positions in Kathua and Samba districts late Monday.

“Pakistan Rangers targeted more than two dozen BSF posts in Kathua and Samba districts yesterday (Monday). The BSF retaliated effectively to silence Pakistan guns,” a senior police officer here said.

The officer said no firing has been reported from the Pakistan side Tuesday morning.

A trooper was killed Monday when the border outpost manned by him was hit by Pakistan fired mortar.

BSF Director General D.K. Pathak will visit the international border Tuesday to take stock of the situation.

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