Early Times Report SRINAGAR, May 9: Apni Party on Friday strongly condemned the ongoing shelling by Pakistani forces across the Line of Control (LoC) in various areas of Jammu and Kashmir, which has resulted in the deaths of 15 civilians-including at least four women-and left many people injured. Also the mortar shelling from across the borders has caused widespread damage to homes, commercial buildings, and vehicles in Poonch, Baramulla and Kupwara districts. A statement issued by Apni Party reads: "Apni Party strongly condemns the relentless firing and mortar shelling from across the border at various locations in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in the districts of Poonch, Rajouri, Kupwara, and Baramulla. These continuous attacks by Pakistani forces have resulted in the deaths of at least 15 innocent civilians, including four women, and left more than 70 people injured. The shelling has also inflicted severe damage to homes, shops, and vehicles across multiple districts, with the worst-affected areas being Poonch, as well as Karnah and Tangdhar in Kupwara, and Uri in Baramulla district." The statement further said, "It is painful to see innocent people being targeted, assaulted, killed, and injured by the mindless violence from across the border.
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