Jammu and Kashmir.
District Development Commissioner (DDC) of Baramulla, Nasir Ahmad Naqash, told DNA that they have set up shelter camps for the affected people at a government school in Uri. “People left homes because of fear. We welcomed them and provided all necessary things. Last night, 107 people reported to the school, of whom 40 stayed for the night and the rest left to put up with their relations,” said Naqash.
Meanwhile, the Indian Army foiled a Pakistani Border Action Team (BAT) strike on their post in Tangdhar sector of Kupwara district.
“BAT actively supported by heavy mortar shelling from multiple Pakistani posts tried to raid a forward post in Tangdhar sector. Alert Indian Army troops detected the movement and effectively repulsed the action,” said an Army officer.