Indian teams defuse bombs in Kashmir border areas

In the border districts of Jammu and Kashmir, the army and police have launched a campaign to defuse unexploded Pakistani bombs. 28 people were killed and thousands displaced in the shelling of May 7–10. Efforts are on to normalise the situation and the government is working on rehabilitation, compensation and arrangements for underground bunkers.

Indian teams defuse bombs in Kashmir border areas

Expert teams on Monday defused unexploded bombs in India's border areas with Pakistan before letting displaced Kashmiri villagers return home following a ceasefire between the nuclear-armed foes.

The ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan remains at an unstable start, although both sides have accused each other of violations of the cessation of military action and some residents of the disputed Kashmir region have not returned home because of the threat posed by unexploded ordnance. READ ALSO China reiterates offer to mediate the armed conflict between India and Pakistan New Delhi and Islamabad confirmed in social media publicati…

Bradford Kashmiris on India-Pakistan conflict

The events in Kashmir have ramifications here in the UK, not least in Bradford, where more than a quarter of people identify as Pakistani. The majority of them trace their roots back to the Mirpur district of Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. Andrew Misra has been to West Yorkshire to hear people’s reflections on the tensions of recent days.

Thousands of Kashmiris remain displaced despite India-Pakistan ceasefire

India-Pakistan ceasefire brings relief, but many who fled Kashmir fighting remain fearful of returning home.

Indian Army Prevents Disaster by Defusing Unexploded Shells in LoC Border Villages

Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir — In a swift and precise operation, the Indian Army’s bomb disposal unit successfully defused multiple unexploded artillery shells near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir. These shells, which had been fired by Pakistan from over the border, landed dangerously close to civilian habitats, and urgent steps were taken by the Army to avert casualties or loss of property. Border Villages at Hi…