First Civilians Cross Checkpoint Since Quake
Civilians crossed the disputed Pakistani-Indian frontier for the first time since the devastating Oct. 8 earthquake.
About two dozen mostly elderly men who had been visiting relatives in Pakistan when the quake struck walked to the Indian side across a dry riverbed under a damaged bridge at the Chakothi-Uri checkpoint. No one crossed over from the Indian side into Pakistani-controlled Kashmir.
Both countries claim the Himalayan territory in its entirety. The crossing agreement is aimed at letting divided families reunite and at helping quake relief efforts.
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