Pak ceasefire violations continue, 1 dead
May 23, 2018 09:39
One dead, two injured after heavy shelling from Pakistan in Kathua's Hiranagar sector.
Yesterday, an eight-month old baby died after he was hit by a bullet in Akhnoor. The baby died instantly.
ANI reported that the baby was struck by the bullet during cross-LoC firing by Pakistani troopers in the Keri Battal area of Akhnoor.
While Indian forces have been retaliating with heavy counter fire, civilians have been moved to safer locations.
Pakistani forces have been firing without provocation in several sectors in J&K despite the Indian government declaring a unilateral ceasefire in view of the holy month of Ramzan.
Both sides have suffered loses with BSF losing two jawans in firing from across LoC last week.
Reinforced bunkers have been built in several locations to ensure civilians had proper cover from fire and mortar shelling, but there appears to be no end to the shelling from Pakistani forces.
Yesterday, an eight-month old baby died after he was hit by a bullet in Akhnoor. The baby died instantly.
ANI reported that the baby was struck by the bullet during cross-LoC firing by Pakistani troopers in the Keri Battal area of Akhnoor.
While Indian forces have been retaliating with heavy counter fire, civilians have been moved to safer locations.
Pakistani forces have been firing without provocation in several sectors in J&K despite the Indian government declaring a unilateral ceasefire in view of the holy month of Ramzan.
Both sides have suffered loses with BSF losing two jawans in firing from across LoC last week.
Reinforced bunkers have been built in several locations to ensure civilians had proper cover from fire and mortar shelling, but there appears to be no end to the shelling from Pakistani forces.
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