01 January,2023 09:32 PM IST | Rajouri/Jammu | PTI
Special Operation Group and Crises Response Team (CRT) of Jammu & Kashmir Police search a forest area. Pic/PTI
Two civilians were killed and four others injured in a suspected terrorist attack in a village in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir Sunday evening, officials said.
Additional Director General of Police, Jammu zone, Mukesh Singh said two 'armed men' opened fire on civilians at upper Dangri village, about eight kilometres from Rajouri town.
"Firing took place at three houses, separated at a distance of around 50 metres from each other. Two civilians have succumbed to injuries and four others are injured,," he said.
Also read: 172 terrorists killed in encounters in Kashmir this year
ALSO READ
"Shameful": Arvind Kejriwal condemns Pakistan's shelling in Poonch
Akal Takht condemns attack in Poonch, urges peace between India and Pakistan
J-K: Young boy injured in Baramulla as Pakistan continues ceasefire violations, targets civilians in border areas
J-K CM holds "emergency meeting" with officials over situation in border areas
15 civilians killed, 43 injured in artillery firing by Pakistan Army in Poonch, Tangdhar
Singh said a search operation has been launched in the area and further details are awaited.
This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
