Jammu: Pakistani troops violated ceasefire once again on Monday morning as they fired along RS Pura sector in Jammu. As many as five civilians were killed and nearly 30 others injured in the heavy shelling. A 10-year-old child is among those killed.
"The number of civilians killed in Pakistani firing in Arnia has gone up to five as one more person has succumbed to his injuries while being shifted to a hospital," a senior police officer told IANS.
This is the third ceasefire violation in three days.
Heavy mortar shelling from Pakistan side targeted many villages on Indian side including Kaku de Kothey and Arnia village at the RS Pura sector.
The injured have been admitted to the government medical college and hospital in Jammu, where doctors have described the condition of some of them as very critical.
"We are taking all necessary steps to minimize further damage to life and property. The BSF (Border Security Force) is responding well to the firing," the police officer said.
The five civilians, who have been killed in the firing, include a 15-year-old girl Kajal and her 50-year-old father Parshotum Lal from Arnia.
Villagers have started moving out of their homes following the firing.
(With inputs from IANS)
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