Jammu, November 21

A soldier was on Friday killed in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the Line of Control in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir

On Wednesday, too, the Pakistani Rangers opened fire and shelled border out posts (BoPs) and hamlets along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’ Kathua district, leaving a woman injured.

The Pakistani troops targeted several BoPs and few hamlets in Manyari, Sapwal and Karol Krishna on late Wednesday night, prompting an effective retaliation by the BSF, the officials said.

In the exchange of fire, which continued till this morning, one woman suffered injuries at Manyari village, they said.

The shelling has triggered panic among border residents.

Several houses and structures have suffered damage in the shelling, he added. PTI