Two civilians killed, 3 injured in Indian forces’ firing at LoC

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RAWALPINDI/SRINAGAR: At least two Pakistani civilians were killed and three others injured in unprovoked firing by Indian army at the Line of Control (LoC) on Saturday.

According to ISPR, Indian forces fired small arms and heavy weapons along the LoC in Chirikot and Satwal sectors.

Two individuals including a girl were killed and three citizens injured in the incident, the ISPR said, adding that Pakistan Army troops effectively responded to the Indian firing.

According to Indian media, a couple was killed and their two children were injured when Pakistani army responded to the violation of ceasefire by the Indian forces on LoC.

“Very heavy shelling is going on. So far two civilians have died in Pakistani shelling in Khadi Karmara village along the LoC,” an Indian army spokesman said in Srinagar.