Jammu and Kashmir: Army’s rescue operation in flood-hit Rajouri saves 11 civilians
Among the 11 rescued persons, five were children. They were stranded at different places in the flood-affected district following incessant rainfall.
The armed forces of India and Pakistan on Monday exchanged heavy fire at the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, reported the defence sources.
Indian military and civilian facilities were targeted by the Pakistan Army using automatic weapons and mortars.
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“Unprovoked firing and shelling from the Pakistani side started around 9.30 am in Lam, Keri, Pukharni and Peer Badaser areas in Nowshera sector.
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“Our troops retaliated strongly and effectively. Firing exchanges were still going when reports last came in,” the defence sources added.
(With agency inputs)
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