The Pakistan army today resorted to heavy mortar shelling on Indian forward posts and civil areas in Manjakot, Tarkundi and Ghambhir sectors in Rajouri.
“A few mortar shells landed near the forward posts of the Border Security Force (BSF) in the Manjakot sector, resulting in injuries to two constables” said sources.
The injured have been identified as Constable Dhana Shekhar and Constable Balvinder Singh. After being provided first aid, both were taken to Army Hospital at Rajouri. The Pakistan army resorted to heavy mortar shelling in Tarkundi Gali and Kangagali areas, creating tension among the local population. In the Manjakot sector, including Lambi Bari, Khorinar and Dhar areas, the Pakistan army resorted to heavy shelling at 8.45 am. The mortar shells besides hitting the areas near forward posts also landed in villages.
“Five-eight mortar shells fell near the high school at Khorinar where Class VIII examination was scheduled for today. On the directions of the Chief Education Officer, the school was closed and the examination centre was shifted to a nearby primary school at Hattian,” said a teacher.
Refuting the claims that students of a few schools situated near the Line of Control were trapped during the shelling, District Development Commissioner Shahid Iqbal Choudhry said: “No student was stuck in any of the schools in Rajouri district.” According to initial reports, a shed of one Haji Faiz Mohdwas damaged in the mortar shelling at Kundi Nakar (Tarkundi Gali). “The Indian Army has retaliated unprovoked firing/mortar shelling by Pakistan army strongly and effectively,” said Col Hari, an Army spokesman.
Heavy shelling by Pakistan escalates border tensions
