J-K: 2 civilians killed, 7 injured in heavy shelling by Pakistani troops in RS Pura sector
- IndiaToday.in
- January 19, 2018
- UPDATED 12:15 IST
HIGHLIGHTS
- Around 30 to 40 posts of Border Security Force (BSF) are under target in International Border.
- All border schools falling upto 4 kilometers from the International Border have been shut.
- In the first 18 days of 2018, Pakistan has led 70 ceasefire violations on the LoC.
REUTERS/Mukesh Gupta
BSF jawans patrolling near LoC. Image for representation.
Two civilians, including a woman, were killed and seven others injured on Friday in RS Pura area of Jammu and Kashmir in heavy shelling by Pakistani troops.
All border schools falling upto 4 kilometers from the International Border have been shut.
Reports say that around 30 to 40 posts of Border Security Force (BSF) are under target in International Border from Samba to RS Pura sector.
A man holds a shell from the firing by Pakistani troops.
"The Pakistani counterpart initiated heavy firing from RS Pura to Basanter River at around 6:45 AM. Our troops responding appropriately," a BSF spokesman said.
A shell from the firing by Pakistani troops.
In the first 18 days of 2018, Pakistan has led 70 ceasefire violations on the Line of Control (LoC).
The Indian army has responded with more power and force.
On January 17, Pakistani troops opened fire at Indian posts along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, injuring an Army Captain.
Shells from the firing by Pakistani troops.
"We will take even stronger steps against our enemies if we are compelled to do so," General Bipin Rawat said on January 15.
(With inputs from agencies)
