MP Mian Altaf expresses grief over deaths due to cross border shelling in Poonch

Srinagar, May 07: National Conference (NC) senior leader and Member of Parliament from Anantnag-Rajouri segment, Mian Altaf Ahmad on Wednesday expressed grief and anguish over the deaths in ongoing cross-border shelling in Poonch district, and expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their members.

In a statement issued, Mian Altaf said that there are reports that atleast 12 people have lost their lives and many injured in the ongoing cross border shelling in Poonch area, adding that there are reports of damage to the public property including residential houses in Poonch and Rajouri as well.

Mian Altaf said that he is in constant touch with the concerned Deputy Commissioners of Rajouri and Poonch districts and urged local residents to take precautions and follow the advisory by the respective district administration. “I urge the administration to provide relief and safer accommodation to the affected families besides best possible medical care to the injured people” Mian Altaf said.