**Title:** Cross-Border Shelling Resumes in J&K’s Kupwara District
**Meta Description:** Pakistani troops have resumed cross-border shelling in Kupwara, J&K, following India’s Operation Sindoor, targeting civilian areas and prompting evacuations.
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**Headline:** Renewed Cross-Border Shelling in Kupwara District Following Operation Sindoor
In a troubling escalation, Pakistani troops have initiated cross-border shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, for the second consecutive day. This renewed aggression comes just a day after the Indian armed forces conducted Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure across the border.
Officials reported that the Pakistani military began shelling civilian areas in the Karnah region shortly after midnight, utilizing both shells and mortars. In response to this unprovoked firing, the Indian armed forces effectively retaliated, although there have been no immediate reports of casualties.
The situation has led to significant concern among the local population, with many residents of Karnah evacuating to safer locations on Wednesday, following the initial shelling that occurred after India’s Operation Sindoor. This operation was a direct response to previous attacks, which had resulted in the tragic loss of 15 Indian lives and left 43 others injured due to intense firing and shelling by Pakistani forces along the LoC and the International Border in the Poonch and Tangdhar regions.
Reports from the ground indicate widespread devastation in the affected areas, with visuals showing homes reduced to rubble, shattered windows, and debris scattered throughout the neighborhoods. The ongoing conflict continues to pose a serious threat to civilian safety and stability in the region.
As tensions remain high, the situation in Jammu and Kashmir warrants close monitoring, with implications for both local residents and broader regional security.
**FAQ Section:**
**Q: What triggered the recent cross-border shelling in Kupwara?**
A: The recent shelling was triggered by Pakistan’s military actions following India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror infrastructure across the border.
