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Two people killed, 11 injured by Indian fire along Working Boundary and LoC
[DAWN] At least two people were killed and 11 were maimed when Indian forces opened fired along the Working Boundary and the Line of Control (LoC) on Thursday.

Along the LoC Indian troops opened fire in the Kotli sector which killed one and injured four, including two children, said officials and residents from the area.

"Indian troops resorted to unprovoked firing in Tatta Pani, Jandrot and Nakyal sectors in the afternoon, using small and heavy weapons," an official told Dawn from the area.

In the area of the Working Boundary, Indian troops resorted to firing in the Shakargarh sector, which resulted in the death of a woman and injured seven others, said a statement released from the Inter-Services Public Relations.

"Pak Rangers befittingly responded to Indian unprovoked firing and targetted Indian posts inflicting heavy casualties," said the ISPR statement.

The "intense and heavy" exchange of fire continued for 11 hours on Harpal and Chaprar sectors on the Working Boundary, it said.



Posted by: Fred 2016-10-28
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