Abid Bashir
Srinagar (NVI): A civilian was injured and at least three residential houses were damaged partially in a ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops in Mendhar and Balakote sectors of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said today.
They said that after a brief spell of ceasefire violation in these areas last evening, heavy firing started again early this morning.
“Pakistani army fired with small arms as well as mortar shells that lasted for a few hours. Five villages of Mendhar and Balakote sectors were affected by the intense shelling,” an official said.
Locals of Mendhar and Balakote said that at least three residential houses were damaged while a civilian suffered leg injuries.
“A civilian identified as Muhammad Yaseen, son of Muhammad Rashid, resident of Gohlad village got injured in firing. He received a splinter injury in his leg,” said Block Medical Officer, Mendhar, Dr Parvez Ahmed Khan.
He said that the medical team has evacuated the injured civilian with the help of locals and he has been admitted to a hospital. “His condition is stable,” the medical officer said.
This year, over 1500 CFVs (Ceasefire violations) have been reported so far, which is highest in the last three years.
