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Kashmiris flee India-Pakistan violence; 9 dead

SRINAGAR - Tens of thousands of villagers were fleeing their homes in Kashmir on Monday, as Indian and Pakistani troops bombarded each another with gunfire and mortar shells over the border separating Pakistan from India's portion of the disputed region. At least nine civilians were killed.

 

Indian officials said the flare-up left five villagers dead, including one child, and 35 injured on the Indian side of the border. The Pakistani army reported four civilians killed, including two children, and three injured.

 


פרסום ראשון: 10.06.14, 11:31