People return to worst-hit Poonch after truce

Residents of the town in Indian-administered Kashmir worst hit by the deadliest fighting in decades with Pakistan trickled back on Sunday, a day after a surprise truce.

- Agencies

Over 60 people died on both sides of border in days of missile, drone and artillery attacks that came close to all-out war until the ceasefire.

On the Indian side, Poonch bore the brunt, with at least 12 people killed at 49 injured, according to officials.

The majority of the 60,000-strong population fled in cars, on buses and even on foot, leaving only a few thousand to brave it out.

Tariq Ahmad arrived back on Sunday bringing back 20 people in his bus as signs of life and activity returned to Poonch's streets.