India

Civilian killed in Pak ceasefire violation

Mohit Kandhari

A civilian porter was killed in fresh ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri on Wednesday. In response, Indian army too retaliated in equal measure.

Regular exchange of firing in the area has once again triggered panic reaction from the local residents.

In the absence of start of construction work of bunkers in the most vulnerable areas large number of people have once again appealed to the State administration to  expedite construction work of bunkers in the area.

Pakistan army had earlier violated ceasefire agreement on Monday in Nowshera forcing the local administration to shut down educational institutions in areas falling close to the line of control to prevent school children from receiving injuries.

According to reports, a group of  three porters, ferrying supplies to forward posts, received injuries after Pakistan army initiated ‘unprovoked’ firing in Nowshera sector of Rajouri on Wednesday around 12.00 p.m 

Defecne PRO in Jammu said,  One civilian  identified as Bodhraj, aged 55 years was evacuated for medical aid but he succumbed to his fatal injuries". He said the army authorities  have promised all possible assistance and help to the family of the deceased. According to local reports the condition of two others, injured in the exchange of firing, was stated to be stable.