Jammu: 2 civilians killed, 6 injured as Pakistan continues ceasefire violations
Two civilians were killed and six others were injured after Pakistan troops violated ceasefire and opened fire along the international border in Jammu on Friday morning.
Confirming the incident, sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of RS Pora, Surinder Chaudhary, told DNA that cross-border shelling has caused heavy damages in the area.
“Two civilians were killed and six others have been injured. Several houses have suffered damages. Cattle have also died and injured in the cross border shelling,” he said.
The death toll in the past 24 hours has now gone up to four. A BSF head Constable and a 17 year old girl were killed on Wednesday night.
Director General of BSF KK Sharma termed the situation on borders as tense given the ceasefire violations the line of control and the international border.
“We have taken special measures. We are more than ready to meet any challenge. I have told commanders on ground to retaliate with full force and teach them a lesson”, he said.
Sharma said India is a peace loving country and they do not want to create a war like situation. “From time to time we have observed the movement (of terrorists from the other side). We have engaged with …read more
