Villager killed in Pak shelling in Poonch, 3 hurt

A villager was killed and three others were injured in shelling by Pakistan in forward areas of Poonch and Rajouri districts early Friday morning, prompting Army troops to retaliate. A series

of high-intensity blasts between 3:50 am and 4:45 am triggered an immediate blackout and sounding of sirens, officials said.

Videos from the pre-dawn hours showed drones and other flying objects in the Jammu region being neutralised by the air defence system. The firing and shelling were directed at areas in Rajouri, Poonch, and Jammu districts.

One person was killed and three others were injured in Pakistani shelling in different areas of Loran and Mendhar sectors of Poonch district. The deceased has been identified as Mohd Abrar of Loran area. Among the injured includes Layaqat Hussain of Chalery area of Mendhar.

All schools, colleges, and universities have been closed in the region in the wake of the situation arising from the attacks by Pakistan in the Jammu region.