The armies of India and Pakistan on Tuesday traded heavyfire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Karnah area of north Kashmir’s Kupwaradistrict, triggering panic among the residents.
Reports said that people rushed inside their homes afterheavy firing and shelling started in Batpora-Baghbella area around 2:30 pm.
While confirming that the shelling took place, a policeofficial advised the locals to move towards safer areas.
All the shops, bussines establishments and schools wereimmediately closed and people rushed towards their homes.
Reports said that the sound of shelling was even heard atthe Kupwara district headquarters.