Another civilian dies in Pakistan ceasefire violation in Jammu and Kashmir
Authored By Wion Web Desk
Published: Feb 11, 2018, 03:48 IST | Updated: Feb 11, 2018, 03:48 IST
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Praveen Akhtar from Jammu and Kashmir succumbed to her injuries on Saturday after Pakistani troops opened fire on the International border
Praveen Akhtar, a civilian, succumbed to injuries on Saturday night after Pakistani troops opened fire on the International border in Jammu and Kashmir.
The deceased has been identified as the resident of Lehren in Nowshera sector of Rajouri.
Praveenwas killed after she was hit by a bullet fired by the Pakistani troopsat around 10:35 pm.
The Pakistani forces have previously launched mortar shells at civilian areas along the Line of Control (LoC).
A45-year-oldwoman was killed in shelling on February 8 along the LoC in the KG sector.
A total of 19 people including 10 security personnel and nine civilians have been killed and over 75 have been injured in Pakistani shelling in the Jammu region this year.
(With inputs from agencies)