Kashmir leader escapes attack on helicopter

The

prime minister of Pakistan-administered Kashmir said yesterday his helicopter came under Indian fire while flying close to the highly militarised Line of Control (LoC) but he escaped unhurt.

The incident happened in Havaily district while Raja Farooq Haider was on his way to a nearby village to give condolences to the family of a local politician who had died. “My helicopter had not even committed any violation and was flying well within our side of the LoC when Indian troops opened fire,” Haider said. (AFP)