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Jammu & Kashmir: Schools along LoC shut after Pak shelling kills woman
Pakistani army violated ceasefire along the LoC in Nowshera sector
An Indian Army jawan patrolling at the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, days after ceasefire violations by the Pakistan Army in Krishna Ghati sector. Photo: PTI
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday shut schools along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district after Pakistan violated the ceasefire and shelled civilian areas, killing a woman.
An order to close schools has been issued by the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM)of Nowshera tehsil.
"All schools close to the LoC were shut in Nowshera tehsil of Rajouri district as a precautionary measure today following the death of a woman and injuries to her husband in shelling by the Pakistan Army", a senior police officer said.