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Senior J&K Officer and 2 Civilians Killed in Rajouri After Heavy Shelling by Pakistan

A senior officer from Jammu and Kashmir and two civilians were killed in Rajouri due to heavy shelling by Pakistan. India continues to respond strongly after overnight drone and missile attacks.
09:41 AM May 10, 2025 IST | Aakash Khuman
A senior officer from Jammu and Kashmir and two civilians were killed in Rajouri due to heavy shelling by Pakistan. India continues to respond strongly after overnight drone and missile attacks.
Additional District Development Commissioner of Rajouri, Raj Kumar Thapa was killed in artillery fire by Pakistan.

A senior government officer, Raj Kumar Thapa, who was the Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) of Rajouri, lost his life when a Pakistani shell hit his house early Saturday morning. Two civilians also died in the same attack.

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CM Omar Abdullah Expresses Grief

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed his sorrow on X (formerly Twitter). He said that just a day before the attack, Thapa was working with the Deputy CM and had joined an online meeting with the CM. He urged people to remain indoors and avoid spreading fake news.

Pakistan Launches More Drone and Missile Attacks

Pakistan launched drone attacks for the second night in a row, targeting military sites across India’s northern and western regions. Meanwhile, Pakistani Air Force fighters also launched missiles toward Srinagar. Indian forces have responded strongly, and reports suggest that the Pakistan Air Force has suffered losses.

India’s Response and Government Briefing

The Indian government is expected to provide a detailed briefing about the attack and the counter-measures taken by India. The briefing is scheduled for 10 AM.

Also Read: India Pakistan Tension: 15 drones attack Srinagar, attempt to attack airport failed

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