Rajouri Under Attack: Shelling Intensifies Tensions
The conflict has resulted in significant damage to infrastructure and has caused panic among local residents, with the Indian government urging Pakistan to respect the ceasefire agreement and prevent further escalation of the situation.
Additional District Development Commissioner Raj Kumar Thappa was killed in Pakistani shelling in Rajouri town, sparking a significant escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan, with the latter continuously violating the ceasefire agreement, leading to increased conflict in the region.
The incident occurred during an official visit by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to the district, where Thappa was among the accompanying officials. The shelling has caused substantial damage to houses and mosques in the area, including a mosque that was directly hit by a missile, resulting in significant destruction to the religious site.
Heavy shelling has been reported along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, targeting civilian areas in the Nowshera and Planwala sectors. The continuous explosions have forced residents to seek shelter indoors, with fresh rounds of shelling reported from the Battal and Sunderbani sectors. The Pakistan Army has been firing mortars and artillery shells towards Indian forward posts and villages, prompting security forces to be on high alert and undertake retaliatory action.
As the situation continues to deteriorate, authorities are advising people in border areas to remain indoors and follow safety advisories to minimize the risk of casualties. The ongoing shelling has heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, with the international community watching the developments closely.