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BSF jawan killed, 5 injured in shelling along LoC
[Daily Excelsior] Pakistain army today again resorted to heavy mortar shelling in several areas along Line of Control (LoC) in twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in which a BSF jawan was killed and five others including four BSF personnel and a civilian were maimed while administration again ordered closure of Government and private schools falling within shelling and firing range on the LoC.Indian side has given very effective response to Pakistain shelling and firing at forward places and inflicted heavy damage on the enemy side to silent enemy guns, which were targeting civilian locations on this side. Sources told the Excelsior that Pakistain army, which had shelled forward positions in Balakote and Manjakote sectors of Poonch and Rajouri districts respectively, resumed heavy shelling at Balakote, Mendhar, Mankote, Tarkundi and adjoining areas of Poonch sector at 8.25 am today and Manjakote and Nowshera sectors of Rajouri at 10.20 am prompting Indian side to respond appropriately. Posted by: Fred 2016-11-22 |
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