Pak claims 2 citizens killed in firing from across the LoC

Sources alleged that "unprovoked firing" from Indian soldiers continued for hours and Pakistan Rangers responded to it

Press Trust of India Islamabad
Last Updated : Aug 11 2014 | 12:42 PM IST
Pakistan today claimed that at least two of its citizens were killed and three others injured in alleged firing by Indian soldiers from across the Line of Control (LoC).

The incident occurred in Charwah sector of Sialkot early this morning, killing two civilians and wounding three others, defence sources said here.

The sources alleged that "unprovoked firing" continued for hours and Pakistan Rangers responded to it.

One woman was also among the injured civilians.
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First Published: Aug 11 2014 | 12:25 PM IST

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