Avoid return to frontline villages due to unexploded shells: Police

With people in the border areas starting moving towards their homes after the India-Pakistan ceasefire, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday issued an advisory asking them not to return to the villages as there are dangerous or unexploded ordnance due to the recent shelling.

- NL CORRESPONDENT

The police said clearing operations will take a few days depending on weather conditions and the extent of contamination. "Official announcements regarding safe return will be communicated by the district administration through various means. We understand the hardship and inconvenience this situation has caused, and we thank you for your cooperation and patience during this challenging time. Your safety remains our highest priority."

In its "critical safety notice" the police asked "all citizens evacuated from frontline villages due to recent cross-border shelling to refrain from returning to your homes until official clearance is provided."