KL NEWS NETWORK
SRINAGAR
Three civilians were injured on Friday morning when Pakistan allegedly resorted to heavy shelling on the International Border (IB) in Hiranagar sector in Jammu and Kashmir, reports said.
The victims – two girls and a man – were injured due to mortar shell splinters in Lallai Chak village.
Heavy mortar shelling allegedly by Pakistan Rangers continued till 6 AM, in Lallai Chak, Pansar, Pahadpur and Londi villages where shells damaged over two dozen houses.
Over a dozen cattle have also perished in these villages.
Reports said that over 400 families have migrated from these areas to safer locations.
The entire population of Abdullian village in R S Pura sector has also migrated after Rangers targeted Border Security Forces facilities in the area during the last five days.
The reports of shelling have also been received from the Line of Control in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district.
At around 7 am today, mortar shelling started on the LoC in Kalal, Baba Khori and Rumli Dhara locations.
An official said that Indian troops are responding to the shelling.
