Jammu, Dec 16: Six civilians were injured when a rocket fired from across the line of control by Pakistani troops fell in Shindra village of Poonch district today, official sources said here.
Pakistani troops from across LoC fired a rocket which fell and exploded near a bus stop in Shindra village of Surankote Tehsil this morning, the sources said.
Six people, who received splinter injuries, were rushed to Surankot sub-district hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile Pakistani troops have also increased firing and shelling in Noushera sector of Rajouri district, the sources said, adding that about 275 mortar shells were fired by Pakistan troops in the area of Bhawani, Makri, Kalsian and Jhanghar in Noushera sector yesterday.
Bureau Report