Two women injured in cross LoC firing in Poonch

POONCH — Two women were injured in cross Line of Control exchange of gunfire between India and Pakistan armies in Poonch district in Jammu on Friday.

According to reports, the two ladies were injured in Sawjian sector along LoC and have been hospitalised.

Among the two injured, one is stated to be in critical condition.

Officials said that Pakistan at about 0830 hours initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by shelling with mortars and firing of small arms along LoC in Sawjian sector of district Poonch.

“Indian Army is retaliating befittingly,” they said.