Pakistan violates ceasefire, 2 soldiers, civilian killed in Kupwara

Two soldiers and a civilian were killed as Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire in Tanghar sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Sunday, police said. Three civilians were also injured in the firing by Pakistani troops, they said. Two houses were damaged in the incident. In addition, the attack also destroyed two cars, two cowsheds which housed over 19 sheeps and cattle. Moreover one rice godown was also damaged.

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27-year-old woman killed in ceasefire

Earlier, A 27-year-old woman was killed in firing during a  ceasefire violation from Pakistan side as it attacked civilian areas. The incident happened in the Shahpur Kerni sector of Poonch district. The woman was identified as Shamim Akhter. She was doing her chores when a mortar fired from Pakistan side exploded outside her house. According to reports, Pakistan has been repeatedly violating the ceasefire.

Ceasefire violations and Infiltrations in Kashmir

Earlier, DGP Dilbag Singh had said that several ceasefire violations have been taking place in many sectors across Kashmir. Some of these include Uri, Rajouri and Poonch. Apart from this, Singh stated that these ceasefire violations from Pakistan are carried out so that terrorists can infiltrate into the valley. 

However, Singh also mentioned that even as Pakistan tries to engage in cross-border terrorism by undertaking repeated infiltrations, the attempts are thwarted by the armed personnel. Dilbag Singh said that the anti-infiltration grid has kept a strict vigil. The security measures taken have successfully foiled many such infiltration efforts, added Singh. However, hostile situation still looms as Singh said that a significant number of terrorists are currently active along the border.