Pakistan, Aug. 21 -- Heavy cross-border shelling was reported in Baizai tehsil of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Mohmand district on Thursday, spreading fear and anxiety among residents in border areas.

A police officer confirmed the incident, saying intermittent firing from heavy weapons had been reported in the Shandara area.

The shelling triggered panic among local communities, with residents expressing concern for their safety amid heightened tensions along the border. The exact circumstances that triggered the exchange of fire were not immediately clear, while there was no official information about casualties or property damage caused by the shelling.

Security authorities were monitoring the situation as tensions remained high along the Pa...