News Topic:Poonch
J&K
LoC Flare Up: Three civilians among six killed
POONCH — Three soldiers and as many civilians, one of them a woman, were killed in mortar shelling and firing along the Line of...
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Jammu
Ceasefire violation in three sectors of Poonch: Indian Army
SRINAGAR — India on Tuesday accused Pakistan of violating a ceasefire agreement between the two countries at Shahpur, Kirni and Qasba sectors of Poonch...
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J&K
Three soldiers killed, five injured in shelling along LoC
SRINAGAR — Three Army soldiers were killed while five others were injured in cross-LoC shelling between Pakistani and Indian troops, Army officials said."Pakistan initiated...
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Jammu
JCO dies of cardiac arrest along LoC in Poonch
POONCH — A Junior Commissioned Officer of Army died due to cardiac arrest along Line of Control in Poonch district on Sunday, officials said.They...
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Jammu
Man killed, power supply hit as heavy rains batter Poonch, Rajouri
POONCH — A man was killed while infrastructure including electricity system and bridges suffered substantial damage due to incessant rains in Rajouri and Poonch...
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Jammu
20-year-old slips to death in Poonch
POONCH — In yet another incident of its kind, a 20-year-old youth died after slipping off a slope while cutting grass at Loran area...
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Jammu
Soldier shoots himself dead along LoC in Poonch
POONCH — A soldier shot himself dead with his service rifle along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu region, official sources...
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Jammu
Eight persons injured, two of them critically, in Poonch
POONCH — Eight persons injured, two of them critically, in PoonchOfficial sources said that a Sumo (JK02AB-5463) on way from Bhera to Mendhar met...
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