Indian occupation forces opened indiscriminate fire during a cordon and search operation in Kishtwar district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, triggering panic among local residents.

According to Kashmir Media Service, the firing took place during the search operation in the Chatroo area of the district, once again exposing the coercive approach adopted by New Delhi in the territory.

In order to justify the brutal act, Indian army claimed to have noticed suspicious activity.An Indian police official said the firing was carried out as a precautionary measure to check the movement.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)