Poonch, May 12 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the families affected by the cross-border shelling in Poonch on Monday and offered condolences.

Abdullah emphasized the need for sympathy towards the affected families, stating, "Nobody has made any demands or said anything. This has been a tragic time for them, for their families, and it is our duty as individuals more than anything else to try and sympathize with them at this time of need. War is never fair."

He offered his condolences and sympathy to those affected, offering support from his administration.

"Look, they're all enveloped in their grief so I am here only to offer my condolences and my sympathy and the support of my administration," Abdullah said....