Schools along International Border shut due to Pakistan shelling

“The schools along the IB in Jammu, Samba and Kathua were closed because of the firing and shelling by the Pakistani troops,” divisional level officials said. (Express photo/File)

The schools along a section of the International Border (IB) were today closed down by authorities due to firing and shelling by Pakistani troops, officials said. The schools, up to five kilometres range from the IB, have been shut down.

“The schools along the IB in Jammu, Samba and Kathua were closed because of the firing and shelling by the Pakistani troops,” divisional level officials said. Over 150 schools are situated in the range along the IB in the region, they said.

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For the past one week, Pakistani Rangers and Army have directly targeted civilians areas, killing six persons, including two BSF jawans, and causing injuries to 18 people along the IB.