Srinagar, May 13 -- Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the ceasefire agreement betweenIndiaandPakistanis the will of the people living along the border, and not a demand driven by TV anchors in far-off cities.

Speaking with reporters during his visit to shelling-affected Karnah, the Chief Minister said locals have suffered financial losses, but thankfully, there has been no loss of life.

He said the district administration is currently assessing the damage and compensation will be provided once the assessment is completed. "We will complete the damage assessment today or tomorrow. Whatever compensation needs to be given, we will do that," he assured.

Omar said the community bunkers had been built earlier but were not used fo...