2 civilians injured in shelling on LoC in J&K’s Rajouri

Jammu, April 15 (IANS) Two civilians were injured on Wednesday in Pakistan shelling on the line of control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district.

Police sources said Pakistan resorted to unprovoked and indiscriminate firing and shelling on the LoC in Manjakote sector of Rajouri district.

“They used automatics and shelling by mortars to target defence and civilian facilities in Manjakote area. Two civilians including a girl have been injured in this shelling while three houses have been damaged.

“The injured have been evacuated to hospital for treatment”, police said.

Reports from the area said Indian positions have retaliated and firing exchanges between the two sides are going on.

–IANS

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