Conflict
LoC violations: Mehbooba saddened over death of woman, calls for Indo-Pak talks
Srinagar: Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday expressed her sadness over the death of a woman in the cross fire on the Line of Control. She added that India Pakistan should start the dialogue process to avoid more bloodshed.
Saddened to hear of a 45 year old woman losing her life in the crossfire along the LoC in Poonch. We must open a dialogue to avoid further casualties.
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) February 8, 2018
A woman identified as 45 year old Zainab Bi was killed in the Poonch district. Police officials informed that a couple of mortars shells landed in the Balnoi area along the LoC resulting in the death of the woman.