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J-K: Two members from same family killed in Pak firing in Poonch

News Agencies | Updated on: 8 July 2017, 9:48 IST

Two civilians belonging to the same family were killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Poonch Sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.

According to reports, the mother and father have been killed while their two children have been injured after the Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatics and mortars in the wee hours of Saturday.

Indian Army retaliated strongly and effectively to the ceasefire violation which took place around 06:30 a.m.

Earlier in the day, two army jawans were injured in a terror attack in Hajin area of Bandipora.

More details awaited.

-ANI

First published: 8 July 2017, 9:48 IST