JAMMU: Firing by Pakistan troops at Indian pickets in the Pallanwala area of Chammb sector was reported on Oct.2, India said.
Recently, Pakistan troops had fired mortar shells in the area killing three Indian civilians and injuring 15,
Panic had gripped the area and more than 1200 residents living in the border villages had migrated to Khour and Jhorian. Following the washing away of the Akhnoor bridge over Chenab, which links Rajouri and Poonch district, the people are apprehensive of the
The District Magistrate, Jammu, has imposed restrictions under Section 144 Cr. P.C. on the movement of people during night in the areas adjoining Indo-Pak border in Jammu district, This order will remain in force for a period of two months.
Article extracted from this publication >> October 16, 1992
