Pakistani forces initiated heavy mortar fire and shelling, resulting in civilian casualties in Poonch as evacuations were underway. Shelling extended to other border villages in J&K, prompting stepped-up evacuations to community bunkers and safer locations. Indian forces retaliated, and the J&K administration is coordinating evacuation efforts and emergency response for affected residents.
16 killed in Pak shelling, evacuation accelerated in J&K border areas
