Eight civilians killed in firing by Pakistan Army across LoC, international border

Eight civilians were killed in firing and shelling by the Pakistan Army across the Line of Control and the international border in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, AFP quoted the revenue officer of Poonch as saying.

Twenty-nine persons were injured as the militaries of both countries exchanged fire after India carried out strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

The Indian armed forces targeted nine sites as part of Operation Sindoor, said the defence ministry.

“Our actions have been focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature,” the ministry said. “No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted. India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and methods in Pakistan.”

“We are living up to the commitment that those responsible for the attack will be held accountable,” it added.

Following the strikes, several airports in the northern parts of the country were shut. No civil flights will be operated from the Srinagar Airport in Jammu and Kashmir, airport officials said.

Issuing a travel advisory on social media, SpiceJet said that airports in Dharamshala, Leh, Jammu, Srinagar and Amritsar were closed until further notice. “Departures, arrivals, and consequential flights may be impacted,” the airline said.

Air India too said that all its flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and...

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