Impact of border shelling widespread across Kupwara: MLA Lone

SRINAGAR — Peoples Conference president and MLA Handwara, Sajjad Gani Lone, on Friday said the impact of cross-border shelling has been widespread across the Kupwara district.

He expressed deep concern over the incidents of shelling affecting numerous villages in the district of Kupwara.

In a statement, Lone said he had intended to visit the affected areas, but was advised against it by security officials.

“Wanted to visit affected areas in district Kupwara impacted by shelling. The security establishment requested me not to come in view of the prevailing situation. I can understand their concerns,” he wrote on X.

He also highlighted that the impact of shelling has been widespread across the border district.

“From Uri to Karnah to areas farther from the LoC, Chowkibal Panzgam, Soonthipora Dolipora and Batpora Rawathpora have also witnessed damage,” Lone emphasized.

He added that there has been “persistent rattling of houses across scores of villages” due to the cross-border shelling.

Expressing solidarity with the affected residents, Lone said, “In these troubled times, our prayers are with the people living in these border areas who are facing immense hardships.”